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US President Joe Biden will host India’s Narendra Modi for a state dinner on June 22, the White House confirmed on Wednesday, marking his third such formal event after dinners for the leaders of France and South Korea.
“The upcoming visit will affirm the deep and close partnership between the United States and India and the warm bonds of family and friendship that link Americans and Indians together,†Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in the statement.
The two leaders will focus on a secure Indo-Pacific and technology partnerships on defense, clean energy and space, Jean-Pierre said.
The formal state visit comes as the Biden administration is working to deepen its relationship with key countries to counter what it sees as a growing threat posed by China.
Biden hosted French President Emmanuel Macron in December and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in April for formal state dinners.
Modi and Biden will also see each other in Australia this month for a summit with the leaders of Australia and Japan.