Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for the United States on a landmark ‘State Visit’ – the highest diplomatic reception reserved for closest allies. An unprecedented deal on jet engine technology transfer is also expected during the visit. PM Modi also took to Twitter and tweeted, “Leaving for USA, where I will attend programmes in New York City and Washington DC. These programmes include Yoga Day celebrations at the @UN HQ, talks with @POTUS @JoeBiden, address to the Joint Session of the US Congress and more.” This is PM Modi’s sixth visit to the country as India’s Prime Minister. PM Modi’s schedule for the next four days will involve a rare address to the joint session of the US Congress, meetings with business leaders and Indian expats, and a state dinner at the White House with US President Joe Biden. The address to the US Congress on Thursday will be a second for the Prime Minister. The invitation to deliver the speech was extended by the House of Representatives and the Senate. The visit is expected to give India access to critical American technologies that Washington rarely shares with non-allies, strengthening a new bond that is underpinned by not just global politics but also business and economics. India and the US are also poised to unveil a roadmap for industries in the sector to partner closely in co-production, co-development and maintaining supply change during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US beginning June 21