Modi assured the diaspora he will work to fulfil the dreams they have seen for their country's development.
Mr Trump's protectionist instincts, however, are at odds with PM Modi's flagship pitch to Western manufacturers to "Make In India".
"Governments were changed because of corruption".
Modi said the combination of technology, innovation and skilled workers had helped forge an exciting digital and scientific partnership between the two countries. "In coming years, Indian companies will import energy in excess of $40 billion from the USA, and more than 200 American-made aircraft will join the private Indian aviation fleet", Modi said.
He underscored that technology has brought about transparency and is being used to achieve great heights across sectors in India. "When I think of a developed India, I think of a healthy India, particularly the good health of the women and children of our nation", he added.
Talking about the army's surgical strikes on terror launching pads across the border on October 26 past year, the Prime Minister said no country has questioned the government's action.
India's claim of "surgical strikes" along disputed Kashmir's de facto border last September was dismissed by Pakistan.
Trump built a Trump Tower property in Mumbai and spoke warmly of India during his presidential campaign a year ago. He referred to the incident of Uzma Ahmad, a young Indian woman who said she was forced to marry a Pakistani man at gunpoint.
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He also said "terrorists have themselves explained to the world the meaning of terrorism".
Narendra Modi has maintained that India would go beyond the Paris climate deal to push for environment protection.
"Today, as we witness a paradigm shift in the erstwhile global order, an opportunity has emerged for both countries to set new standards in bilateral ties that will be bound by their shared values", USIBC said. For us the concept of "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" - the world is one family - are not just words. "This is our character", he added.
Noting that infrastructure is essential for sustainable development, Modi said the focus is on global benchmark, setting high standards of development. "Following the worldwide norms and law, in order to ensure that the sovereignty, security and peace is maintained, we are capable of taking very stern action".
While addressing the community reception, Modi spoke about the surgical strike conducted by India across the LoC in September 2016.
He said their success is due to the supportive environment in the United States, and his government is working to provide the same environment back home.
"Your heart always asks when would our country become like this (the US)... I assure you that this will happen in your lifetime", Modi said here.
Washington D.C [USA], June 26: Director, Indian Projects at Brookings Institution in Washington D.C. Tanvi Madan has stated that the priority for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump should be to build personal chemistry, increase the cooperation on the line of defence and security front and to sort out trade and investment differences.
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