Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his state visit to the US by saying the friendship between the two countries would "enhance the strength of the whole world" at the White House.
Ednews reports citing CNN that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Joe Biden in Washington during his state visit Thursday.
Modi traveled to Washington D.C. at the invitation of Biden, becoming only the third leader to be afforded a formal state visit by the US president.
Modi was greeted with a colorful ceremony on the White House South Lawn, where thousands gathered to listen to the leaders.
Biden said he had a productive meeting with Modi and that the Indian premier's visit signifies "close collaboration." He said he discussed the war in Ukraine with Modi as well.