New and glorious journey of India-US ties has begun: PM Modi to diaspora

Washington DC: Stating that India is the “mother of democracy” and America the “champion of advanced democracy”, PM Narendra Modi on Friday said that the world is watching the strengthening ties between the two great democracies.

Modi made these remarks at “vibrant programme” of the Indian diaspora at Ronald Reagan Building in Washington DC Friday (local time). “India is the mother of democracy and America is the champion of advanced democracy. Today, the world is seeing the partnership between these two great democracies getting stronger,” said Modi in his address.

He said “America is India’s biggest trading partner and export destination”, adding, “But the real potential of our partnership is yet to come out.”

The PM highlighted the contribution of the Indian diaspora to America’s development.
“You all have a big role in taking this potential forward. All of you have earned a lot of name, all of you have contributed a lot in the development of America. Now under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav India has taken the pledge of a developed India in the nectar of independence, then the expectation from you increases even more,” Modi said in his address.