1. Home » India-US Partnership Crucial For Fostering Peace In Indo-Pacific: Georgia Congressman

India-US Partnership Crucial For Fostering Peace In Indo-Pacific: Georgia Congressman

A video of Congressman Ferguson discussing his opinions on PM Modi’s historic state visit was made public by the Indian Embassy in the US…

India-US Partnership Crucial For Fostering Peace In Indo-Pacific: Georgia Congressman

India-US Partnership Crucial For Fostering Peace In Indo-Pacific: Georgia Congressman

Drew Ferguson, a congressman from Georgia, has stressed that India-US relations are crucial for “peace, prosperity, and stability around the world, especially in the Indo-Pacific region” ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US.

From June 21 to June 25, Prime Minister Modi will make an official trip to the US. President Joe Biden will host him at the White House.A video of Congressman Ferguson discussing his opinions on PM Modi’s historic state visit was made public by the Indian Embassy in the US.

According to a tweet from the Indian embassy in the US, “the India-US partnership is crucial for fostering peace, prosperity, and stability around the world, especially in the Indo-Pacific region.”

“I wanted to take a moment to recognise Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, DC. The relationship between the United States and India is strategic and global. It’s a partnership guided by strong political will on both sides. It’s built on the shared values of democracy, freedom, and respect for the real with law,” the Congressman said in his short video address.“I wanted to take a moment to recognise Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to Washington, DC. The relationship between the United States and India is strategic and global. It’s a partnership guided by strong political will on both sides. It’s built on the shared values of democracy, freedom, and respect for the real with law,” the Congressman said in his short video address.

He added, “This partnership is crucial for fostering peace, prosperity and stability around the globe, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. In 2022, India celebrated 75 years of independence and marked the anniversary of the United States-India diplomatic relations.”

Ferguson added that New Delhi has continued to be a critical economic partner for the US and that the US-India relationship has advanced significantly over the past few years.

“As a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, which has jurisdiction over trade policy, I look forward to continuing to work on growing this important global partnership. Thank you to Prime Minister Modi for your continued leadership, and I hope you have a productive visit,” the Congressman stated in his video address.

Prior to his travel to Washington, DC, on June 22, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received an invitation from prominent US congressmen to address the US Congress, a once-in-a-lifetime chance given exclusively to the nation’s closest allies.

Many US political figures have already expressed excitement for PM Modi’s state visit and praised the developing bilateral relations between the two nations.

Sheila Jackson Lee, a member of the US Congress, stated that the US was anticipating PM Modi’s imminent speech to the Congress.

“The Congress will look forward to the state address that he will make in the United States Congress. That will be both houses of Congress. That’s a very important position to be in. We will be attentive,” Lee told ANI earlier.

Dr Bharat Barai, a popular community leader and organiser of Prime Minister Modi’s event at the Ronald Reagan Center, was effusive in his praise for the latter, calling him the “most popular public figure and leader in the world, not just in India”.

“PM Modi is the most popular public figure, and leader in the world, not just in India. The Prime Minister is extremely popular. He’s perceived as a visionary leader for India who is working tirelessly for the growth of India,” Barai said earlier.

Prime Minister Modi’s planned trip to the US, according to US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, will be an opportunity to strengthen bilateral commercial and strategic technology collaborations. She specifically specified areas of attention as being in the defence, semiconductor, and clean energy sectors.

The first Indian prime minister to twice address a joint meeting of the US Congress will be PM Modi.

Globally, PM Modi is the second head of government to address the joint House of the US Congress more than once, trailing only Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. The Israeli prime minister has accomplished it three times.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries had earlier said in a message to PM Modi, “During your address, you will have the opportunity to share your vision for India’s future and speak to the global challenges both our countries face.”

PM Modi will visit the US from June 22-25 at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

Also Read

Latest