India-US Fight Together To Counter ‘Terrorism, Big Enemy China’: US Congressman Mike Collins

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Congressman from Georgia Mike Collins on Sunday highlighted the joint efforts made by New Delhi and Washington to counter-terrorism and the “big enemy, China.”

PM Modi will be visiting the US from June 21-24 at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden.

In his short video address, Mike Collins, a member of the House of Representatives from the 10th Congressional District, extended PM Modi a hearty welcome to the US. “We have a very special guest coming in to speak to both chambers on June 22 and that’s Prime Minister Modi from India,” the Congressman from Georgia said in the video message.

He also said the “great relations” that India and US share not just economically but also the combined efforts the two countries are putting in to counter China, which he called a “big enemy.” “And, you know, India and the United States, we not just have great relations economically, but we also both fight together on countering terrorism, them and, of course, that big enemy out there, China,” Collins said in the video. “Look forward to hearing from you, Prime Minister. Look forward to hearing what you have to say while you’re here in DC. Come look us up over here in Longworth, and we’ll maybe even get to talk a little bit of SEC football with the University of Georgia,” the US Congressman claimed.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been extended a special invitation by prominent lawmakers in the United States to deliver a speech before the US Congress. This exceptional opportunity is typically reserved for the closest allies of the country. Prime Minister Modi’s arrival in Washington DC on June 22 has generated considerable enthusiasm among American political figures who have praised the strengthening bilateral relationship between the two nations. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee expressed the United States’ anticipation for the Prime Minister’s forthcoming address to the Congress.

“The Congress will look forward to the state address that he will make in the United States Congress. That will be both houses of Congress. That’s a very important position to be in. We will be attentive,” Lee told ANI earlier.

Dr Bharat Barai, a popular community leader and organiser of Prime Minister Modi’s event at the Ronald Reagan Center, was effusive in his praise for the latter, calling him the “most popular public figure and leader in the world, not just in India”.

“PM Modi is the most popular public figure, and leader in the world, not just in India. The Prime Minister is extremely popular. He’s perceived as a visionary leader for India who is working tirelessly for the growth of India,” Barai said earlier.

His visit will serve as an opportunity to enhance the commercial and strategic technology partnerships between the US and India, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said.