PM Modi's Agenda for 21 June
On 21 June, Prime Minister Modi will lead celebrations on International Day of Yoga at the UN Headquarters in New York. The PM will also pay respects to a bust of Mahatma Gandhi that is present on the North Lawns of the UN Headquarters.
The PM will leave for Washington DC the same day.
President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will reportedly host an intimate private dinner with PM Modi the same day.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden enjoyed a special musical tribute featuring youth dancers from Studio Dhoom, an Indian dance studio based in the DMV area. The performance showcased the diverse regional cultures of India, fostering a connection to its vibrant dance traditions.
As part of the visit, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden presented Prime Minister Modi with carefully selected gifts. The official gift was a handmade, antique American book galley from the early 20th century, symbolizing craftsmanship and literary heritage.
President Biden gifted Modi a vintage American camera, along with an archival facsimile print of George Eastman's Patent for the first Kodak camera, capturing a pivotal moment in photography history. Additionally, a hardcover book featuring American wildlife photography was included, highlighting the country's natural beauty and biodiversity.
First Lady Jill Biden presented Prime Minister Modi with a signed, first edition copy of 'Collected Poems of Robert Frost,' representing the enduring power of poetry as a form of artistic expression.
Modi Meets Biden
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States President Joe Biden at The White House in Washington, DC ahead of an intimate dinner.
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The State Dinner Menu
First Lady Jill Biden revealed details regarding the menu that was set for Indian PM's State dinner and the dishes that will be served during the visit were put on display during a media preview.
The menu includes lemon-dill yogurt sauce, crisped millet cakes, summer squashes, marinated millet and grilled corn kernel salad, compressed watermelon, tangy avocado sauce, stuffed portobello mushrooms, creamy saffron-infused risotto, rose and cardamom-infused strawberry shortcake.
Guest Chef Nina Curtis gave further details and said, "We are very excited that India is leading efforts to celebrate the international year of millet. We have incorporated marinated millets into our menu."