Narendra Modi attends Congressional Reception

After addressing the Joint Meeting of the US Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended Congressional Reception in Washington. It was hosted by Foreign Relations Committees and India Caucus.

Prime Minister expressed his gratitude and joy for Congressional Reception. He had been accorded a warm welcome at the reception.

Reaping the democratic dividend. PM attends Reception hosted by Foreign Relations Committees & India Caucus pic.twitter.com/VcRXatWtTt

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016

PM speaks at the event:

PM @narendramodi addresses Reception : This is first time such a Joint event has been held, for this I'm grateful pic.twitter.com/xqKwVV9DPr

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016

"Got a good opportunity to meet you all. This respect is not for a person but for 125 crore Indians."

"Whenever I have come here, have always had wonderful discussions with Senators, members of Congress, Governors."

"I want the combined power of India and the US to become a force for good in the world."

"The US was first curious about India but now our shared values have led us to think together about what we can do for the world."

"Gone are the days when we had to think of what we can do for each other. Now it's about what together we can do for the world."

"From combating global warming to terrorism, there is much that India and the US can do together by pooling resources."

PM @narendramodi in the group photos with the people of Indian community at the Community Reception Event pic.twitter.com/KPfGW2ppsv

— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 8, 2016

PM leaves for Mexico:

PM is visiting Mexico to boost bilateral relations with the county and to figure our how the two countries can cooperate in various areas like space, energy, agriculture, science and technology.

PM will also discuss multi-lateral issues with Mexican President.

PM @narendramodi being seen off, on his departure from Joint Base Andrews (JBA), Washington D.C. for Mexico City pic.twitter.com/WD0Ce3SJcQ

— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 8, 2016

After two days of a fruitful USA visit, PM @narendramodi emplanes for Mexico. pic.twitter.com/xfJZzbkVRD

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 8, 2016

Thank you again America! A successful visit ends as PM @narendramodi takes the long way home, via Mexico City pic.twitter.com/aLj0cGMt8g

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 8, 2016