Education is a cornerstone of the relationship between India and the United States, according to First Lady Jill Biden, who complimented Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allowing all Indians, particularly girls, to seek education and improve their abilities.

Jill made these statements during a visit to the National Science Foundation (NSF)'s 'Skilling For Future Event' on Wednesday. Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan, an Indian American, leads the NSF.

The NSF is headed by Indian American Dr Sethuraman Panchanathan. The visit to the organisation was hosted by Jill Biden. ”Prime Minister (Modi), I know that education is an issue close to your heart just as it is for me. Your work to ensure all Indian especially girls have the opportunity to pursue an education and gain the skills they need for our modern workforce is so important,” she said in a statement.

”It’s exciting to be able to show you some of the innovative programs our schools and businesses are creating for students here,” she said. ”…If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in the young people who are our future. We need to ensure they have the opportunities they deserve,” she said. Modi is on an Official State Visit from June 21-23 at the invitation of President Joe Biden and the First Lady.

Education is a cornerstone of the bond between India and the United States one we hope to keep building and strengthening with this visit. Our universities are partnering together, leading research, and creating apprenticeships and internships that span the ocean. And, as we’ve seen here, students from both our countries are learning and growing alongside each other discovering the people they want to become and building a better world, together. Working side by side, our nations can create a safer, healthier, more prosperous future for everyone,” she said.