WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday began his three-day US visit by laying a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and paying homage to Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery here.
“Honouring sacrifice, saluting valour. Formal engagements begin with a solemn ceremony,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.
“In homage to heroism and indomitable courage,” Swarup said in another tweet.