WASHINGTON, D.C. (TIP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to address a joint session of the U.S. Congress on June 22, during his state visit to the U.S.

The leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate from both parties invited Mr. Modi to share his vision of India’s future and the global challenges faced by both countries.

Mr. Modi first addressed the legislative bodies in June 2016 on an earlier visit to Washington.

The invitation to Mr. Modi was co-signed by House Speaker (Republican) Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority (Democrat) Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries. “Your historic address to a Joint Meeting of Congress seven years ago left a lasting impression and greatly deepened the friendship between the United States and India,” the letter said. The lawmakers also said that the two countries’ “shared values and commitment to global peace and prosperity” was the basis on which the bilateral partnership was growing. “We look forward to continuing to work together to build a brighter future for our countries and for the world,” the letter said. Mr. Modi will be in Washington on June 22 and 23.