House and Senate leaders have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress during an official state visit on June 22.
, the top Democrats and Republicans in each chamber said the speech would provide an opportunity to hear the prime minister's vision for India's future and views on the"global challenges our countries both face."
“We look forward to paving the way for greater collaboration in the years to come,” the lawmakers wrote.
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