Narendra Modi's Visit Will Strengthen Indo-US Partnership: White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will call on US President Barack Obama at the White House on September 29-30. Both the leaders are expected to discuss a number of issues of mutual interest to strengthen the Indo-US strategic partnership.

"President Obama looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to the White House on September 29-30," White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said.

Obama looks forward to working with Modi to further promote Indo-US strategic partnership, he added.

"The two leaders will discuss a range of issues of mutual interest in order to expand and deepen the US-India strategic partnership. They will discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, bolster security cooperation, and collaborate in activities that bring long-term benefits to both countries and the world," he said.

"They will also focus on regional issues, including current developments in Afghanistan, Syria and Iraq, where India and the United States can work together with partners towards a positive outcome," he further added.