Watch: Biden and Indian prime minister Modi hold joint press conference at the White House
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Your support makes all the difference.US President Joe Biden and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi held a joint press conference on Thursday, 23 June.
Mr Biden welcomed Modi, India’s prime minister since 2014, to the White House with a ceremony on the South Lawn earlier on Thursday.
Prime minister Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday, 21 June, for his first official state visit.
The global leaders will discuss defence, technology and climate change as they attempt to strengthen US-India relations.
Modi also addressed a joint session of Congress during his visit.
Human rights advocates and demonstrators descended near the White House gates to protest the visit.
Modi has faced criticism over the rise of violence associated with Hindu nationalism and discrimination against Muslims living in India.
US lawmakers have urged president Biden in a letter to raise human rights concerns with Modi in their private meeting.
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