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PM Modi invites US Vice President Kamala Harris to India, says her election a historic event

PM Modi invites US Vice President Kamala Harris to India, says her election a historic event

Narendra Modi and Kamala Harris

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today extended a formal invitation to US Vice President Kamala Harris to visit India.

He said, "The people of India are waiting to welcome you. I extend to you an invitation to visit India."

Harris isthe first Indian-American woman and person of colour to be elected vice president of the United States.

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"Your election as Vice President of the United States has been an important and historic event," the Indian Prime Minister said of the Indian-origin Democratic leader.

"You are an inspiration to many people all around the world. I am certain that our bilateral ties will reach new heights under President Biden's and your leadership," he said.

Earlier in June this year, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with Harris and discussed the US' strategy for global vaccine sharing and the Quad vaccine initiative to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

(With inputs from agencies)