Modi gets formal invitation from Obama

New Delhi, July 11:

President

formally invited Prime Minister

to visit the US. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns delivered the letter from Obama to Modi.

The prime minister said he looked forward to a result-oriented visit to the US with concrete outcome that imparts new momentum to strategic partnership.

Burns on Thursday wished Modi "great success" ahead and said America looked forward to a great partnership with India.

Burns, who is here to chalk out the path to the forthcoming Strategic Dialogue as well as Modi's meeting with Obama, met Home Minister Rajnath Singh.

PTI