As Narendra Modi embarks on his maiden visit to the US, India hopes that it will be a fruitful one. Expectations are high as after a long time India has given a clear majority to the party led by Narendra Modi. People of India trusted Narendra Modi's administrative skills and his willingness to work for the nation.
Narendra Modi has termed US as a vital partner for India. Modi is confident that his trip to the US will mark a new chapter in bilateral strategic ties.
Modi will be in the US for five days where he plans to promote India as a perfect destination for investors. He will also try to seek a more friendly relationship with US after a bitter diplomatic row last year.
Obama will host a rare private dinner for Modi at the White House on September 29, aimed at striking a personal chord with the Indian leader ahead of the summit talks next day. The two leaders will be meeting for the first time.
In New York, Modi will deliver his maiden address at the UN General Assembly on Saturday. On Sunday, he will be addressing a gathering at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
No doubt there is much enthusiasm over Modi's visit to the US, but this is, of course, not for the first time that an Indian PM is visiting US as part of bilateral visit.
From Jawaharlal Nehru to Dr Manmohan Singh, many Prime Ministers have visited US in the past.
Here goes the list of Indian Prime Ministers who toured United States of America on an official visit before Narendra Modi:
