HUNTINGTON, NY (TIP): Last week Congressman Tom Suozzi (D – Long Island, Queens) traveled to India and met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to discuss the U.S. – India relationship, Betsy Davidson stated in a press release April 12.

The formal talks were conducted as part of a high-level delegation of Congressional leaders that met with their Indian counterparts to discuss trade, strategic partnerships, immigration and security coordination.

“Our relationship with India is based upon shared values, including the rule of law and respect for diversity, and has never been stronger. It is driven, in part, by our vibrant Indian-American community, one of the most industrious and successful diaspora populations in the world. As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, we have a shared interest in promoting global security and economic prosperity through trade, investment and communications,” said Congressman Suozzi.

Other members of the bipartisan delegation included Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Pete Olson (R-TX), Terry Sewell (D-AL), Dina Titus (D-NV), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), and Drew Ferguson (R-GA).

Along with Modi, the delegation also met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Suresh Prahbu, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad, and Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar. The delegation also attended the India-U.S. Trade Policy Forum where they discussed trade tariffs. immigration issues, and the India-U.S. strategic partnership, identifying ways to strengthen it further.