Indian Prime Minister Modi invited to address US Congress in joint session.

The leaders of the House and Senate have invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address a joint session of Congress during his official state visit to the United States on June 22. The invitation was extended to hear Modi's vision for India's future and views on global challenges. The US has sought to strengthen ties with India to counter China's rising influence. Modi's visit comes as relations between the US and India have grown fractious at times, particularly over the amount of oil India has purchased from Russia.