Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome as he arrived in New York on Tuesday on the first leg of his maiden state visit to the U.S.
During his visit, PM Modi will lead the celebrations of the International Day of Yoga at the United Nations Headquarters and hold bilateral talks with United States President Joe Biden in Washington.
Here's How PM Modi Spent His First Day In New York
"Landed in New York City. Looking forward to the programmes here including interaction with thought leaders and the Yoga Day programme tomorrow, 21st June," he tweeted after landing in New York.
#PMModi lands in New York, welcomed by Indian diaspora. #PMModiInUS
June 20, 2023
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v2RKP pic.twitter.com/m8qpQ3YNNyPM Modi was received at the airport by Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Taranjit Singh Sandhu and India's Permanent Representative to the UN Ruchira Kamboj. He was also equally greeted by the Indian-American community members who were seen cheering him and raising slogans in his favour.
Advertisement#WATCH | Members of the Indian community cheerfully welcome PM Modi on his arrival in New York, US pic.twitter.com/8N0rx3hrhh
June 20, 2023During his time in New York, PM Modi visited the Lotte New York Palace where he was greeted fondly by the Indian community.
Advertisement#WATCH | Indian community welcomes Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at Lotte New York Palace. pic.twitter.com/cZHTsP8Q7q
June 20, 2023Later, PM Modi had some insightful meetings with prominent personalities. He met Essayist and Statistician Professor Nassim Nicholas Taleb in New York.
#ModiInUSA: Prime Minister @NarendraModi meets Nassim Nicholas Taleb in New York.
June 20, 2023
He is a distinguished Professor of Risk Engineering at New York University's School of Engineering.
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v3pAn pic.twitter.com/GecHhCoizRHe also met author and academic Professor Robert Thurman.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Author and Academic Professor Robert Thurman, in New York. pic.twitter.com/VsOjF4Bkbq
June 20, 2023AdvertisementPM Modi-Elon Musk Meeting
Prime Minister Modi met the richest man in the world in New York. The duo discussed multiple topics and most importantly future investments in India. Musk spoke highly of PM Modi and also shared some news about bringing Tesla and Starlink to India.
#ModiInUSA: Incredibly excited about the future of India, says @Tesla CEO @ElonMusk after meeting with Prime Minister @NarendraModi in #NewYork
June 20, 2023
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v3pAn pic.twitter.com/BoFV6pHXb6Post his interaction with PM Modi, Elon Musk shared some of the key takeaways from the meeting and also mentioned how he has become a fan of the Indian Prime Minister.
The discussions he had with PM Modi were focussed around making significant investments in India. He also spoke about some future plans and initiatives focussing on sustainable energy solutions like solar and wind. Tesla CEO also spoke about his plans to bring Starlink Internet to India.
Elon was also asked about his plans to visit India, and he mentioned that PM Modi did invite him to visit the country soon. Musk said that he might visit India next year and that he is really looking forward to this visit.
I am a fan of Modi, says #Tesla CEO #ElonMusk after meeting the prime minister in #NewYork.
June 21, 2023
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v2RKP pic.twitter.com/Z9xvm7radZPM Modi also met Professor Paul Romer and American investor Ray Dalio in New York.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Professor Paul Romer, in New York. pic.twitter.com/ZAfOoQSC35
June 21, 2023#ModiInUSA: #PMModi is a man whose time has come at a time India's time has come, says Bridgewater Associates Founder @RayDalio.
June 21, 2023
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v3pAn pic.twitter.com/LeK17Ai2xeLater, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met American astrophysicist, author, and science communicator Neil De Grasse Tyson.
#ModiInUSA: Delighted to spend time in the company of a leader who is as scientifically thoughtful as #PMModi, says @neiltyson.
June 21, 2023
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Read all the live updates: https://t.co/kfGi2v3pAn pic.twitter.com/AqNnWQUdrLDuring his time in New York, PM Modi also met members of Academics and Think Tank Groups. These members were from diversified fields like education & science. He also met renowned authors, businessmen and scientists.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets members of Academics and Think Tank Groups, in New York. pic.twitter.com/1vQu0YDuN3
June 21, 2023PM Modi also met Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falguni Shah and her family in New York.
#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) and her family in New York. pic.twitter.com/3TFq1hrYpm
June 21, 2023At What Time Will PM Narendra Modi Celebrate International Yoga Day in US?
PM Narendra Modi took to Twitter to share his message on the event of International Yoga Day on June 21.
During his speech, he mentioned that he will be celebrating International Yoga Day at around 5:30 PM IST at the UN Headquarters.
Sharing my message on International Day of Yoga. https://t.co/4tGLQ7Jolo
June 21, 2023Tap on the link to know more about Prime Minister Modi's US Visit Full Schedule before he departs to Egypt on June 24.
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