The visit, marked by key moments such as Modi's address before Congress and a historic summit with President Joe Biden, reflects the growing importance of Indo-US relations on the global stage.
Leading American newspapers have given extensive coverage to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first state visit to the United States, focusing on the technology and defense agreements signed between the two countries. The visit has garnered attention, with reports highlighting key moments, including Modi's address before Congress and the historic summit with President Joe Biden, according to PTI.
The Washington Post dedicated a full-page coverage to the visit, featuring an article titled 'In Prime Minister's Address before Congress, Modi Puts his Focus on Growth.' The report highlighted the warm reception Modi received from lawmakers, with a loud standing ovation and chants of his name as he made his way to the dais.
During the visit, Prime Minister Modi and President Biden held a significant summit, resulting in agreements that included joint production of jet engines in India for military aircraft and the sale of armed drones to India. The Washington Post's article 'US, India announce agreements on technology, defense' highlighted the key developments, emphasizing efforts to strengthen supply chains for microchips and other crucial technologies.
The New York Times featured a front-page photograph of Prime Minister Modi greeting US lawmakers with a 'Namaste' during his address to Congress. The accompanying report highlighted Modi's omission of the words "Russia" and "China" during the joint session. Inside the paper, a full-page coverage showcased the leaders watching the ceremonial guard of honor and the enthusiastic Indian-American community gathered at the South Lawns of the White House despite the rainy weather.
The Financial Times captured the ceremonial welcome on the South Lawn, showcasing the two leaders standing for the national anthems with the caption 'Stronger Ties: Biden and Modi commit to a 'defining' relationship between democracies.' The report on the second page provided details of the technology and defense agreements signed, including the purchase of US spy drones and efforts to boost space cooperation.