Prime Minister Narendra modi will embark upon a two-day visit to USA on 7th of next month. External Affairs Ministry in a release said, the main objective of the visit would be to consolidate the progress made in diverse areas such as economy, energy, environment, defence and security, and to intensify cooperation for the future. The Prime Minister has also been invited by the Speaker of the US House of Representatives Paul Ryan to address a Joint Meeting of the US Congress. <br/><br/>Mr Modi will be the first foreign leader to be given this honour in 2016. The US Congress has been a source of strength for the India-US strategic partnership and the India Congressional Caucus is the largest such group in the US Congress. <br/><br/>During the visit, Mr Modi will have interaction with CEOs of major US companies. Realization of the full potential of economic partnership has been a key priority for both the countries and the progress achieved in this regard is reflected in the increased investment flows.