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Modi to visit US from June 7, hold talks with Barack Obama

The two leaders will also review the progress made in key areas of defence, security and energy during their meet.

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Joint Meeting of the US Congress and hold talks with President Barack Obama during his two-day visit to the US from June 7.

The two leaders will also review the progress made in key areas of defence, security and energy during their meet.

At the invitation of the US President Barack Obama, Modi will visit Washington DC on June 7-8, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. Modi who is leaving for Iran on Sunday, will also pay a two-day visit to Qatar from June 4.

Modi will be the fifth Indian PM to address a joint meeting of Congress. Earlier, prime ministers included Manmohan Singh and Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

( Source : Deccan Chronicle with agency inputs )
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