What is the significance of PM Modi's visit to the United States

Discuss the importance of PM Modi's visit to the United States and what is expected from his meeting with President Biden with respect to democracy and rights concerns.
  • PM Modi's visit to the United States is significant in further strengthening the India-US bilateral relationship.
  • The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, counter-terrorism, and economic recovery are the major agendas for the meeting between PM Modi and President Biden.
  • The discussions are also expected to focus on India's role in the QUAD alliance (India, Japan, Australia, and the United States) and regional security issues, especially those related to China and Afghanistan.
  • The visit is also expected to touch on human rights and democracy concerns, given the recent developments in India, including the crackdown on dissent and protests, clampdown on media freedom, and the ongoing farmers' protest.
  • The US Vice President, Kamala Harris, whose mother was of Indian origin, is expected to host PM Modi, which symbolizes the deepening of the people-to-people relationship between India and the United States.
  • The visit will also include a meeting with major US companies to strengthen economic ties between the two countries, as India seeks to increase foreign direct investment opportunities.
Overall, PM Modi's visit to the United States is an opportunity to further strengthen bilateral ties and collaboration in key areas, while also addressing concerns related to human rights and democracy.
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