Washington: The consular teams of the US have been making a "huge push" to process as many visa applications as possible in India, US Department of State official spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a press briefing on Thursday (local time). He called it a "top priority" for the US government and acknowledged that "there is more that can be done."
Asked about what India can expect from the US with regard to diplomacy, immigration and visa issues during PM Narendra Modi's upcoming visit, Matthew Miller said, "With respect to visas, our consular teams have been making a huge push to process as many visa applications as possible in India, including in those visa categories that are key to the bilateral relationship. This is a top priority for our government."
"We know that there is more work that we can do, and we are working hard to do it. With respect to the broader question again, I don't want to get ahead of the White House about what kind of announcements we might have related to the trip," he added.
At the same press briefing, Matthew Miller called the US partnership with India as one of the "most consequential relationships" and added that the two nations work closely on the most vital priorities.
PM Narendra Modi is set to travel to the US for a state visit from June 21-24. PM Narendra Modi will be hosted by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at a state dinner at the White House, the Ministry of External Affairs announced in an earlier press release.
PM Modi will also address the chairman and CEOs of top US companies at John F Kennedy Centre in Washington. During his visit, he will address the joint meeting of the US Congress for the second time. Recently, PM Modi said he is honoured to accept the invitation and looks forward to addressing a joint meeting of the US Congress on June 22. (ANI)
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