Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the significance of bipartisan backing from US legislators in strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the US. Modi shared his thoughts on Twitter following a meeting with a group of US lawmakers who had been invited by the foreign ministry to participate in India’s Independence Day festivities.
“Glad to receive a Congressional delegation from US, including co-chairs of India Caucus in the House of Representatives, Rep. @RoKhanna and Rep. @michaelgwaltz. Strong bipartisan support from the US Congress is instrumental in further elevating India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership,” Modi said in a tweet.
The delegation included lawmaker Ro Khanna, the Democratic co-chair of the India Caucus, Mike Waltz, the Republican co-chair of the body, representatives Rich McCormick, Ed Case, Kat Cammack, Deborah Ross, Jasmine Crockett and Shri Thanedar.

Welcoming the delegation to India, Modi conveyed his appreciation for the “consistent and bipartisan support” of the US Congress for bilateral relations. He also recalled his recent state visit to the US at the invitation of President Joe Biden.

Modi recalled his state visit to the US in June, during which he had an opportunity to address a joint session of the Congress for a second time, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

He and the US delegation highlighted that the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership is based on “shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties”.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar also met the US Congressional delegation and discussed the transformation in India. The two sides exchanged views on advancing the bilateral partnership.

Jaishankar engaged in a conversation with the US delegation regarding worldwide circumstances and the cooperative efforts between the two nations on matters of multilateral, regional, and global significance.

In a tweet, Jaishankar expressed, “Had a productive discussion with the US Congressional delegation today. Delighted they could join us for the #IndependenceDay celebrations. Explored the ongoing transformative changes in India, particularly the positive outcomes linked to improved governance. Exchanged our aspirations and hopes for the future. Also held conversations on the progression of our bilateral partnership. Shared viewpoints on the global landscape and our joint involvement in multilateral, regional, and global affairs.”