Watch live as US President Joe Biden and Indian prime minister Narendra Modi hold a joint press conference. Mr Biden welcomed Modi, India’s prime minister since 2014, to the White House with a ceremony on the South Lawn earlier today. Prime minister Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday, 21 June, for his first official state visit. The global leaders will discuss defence, technology and climate change as they attempt to strengthen US-India relations. Modi will also address a joint session of Congress during his visit. Human rights advocates and demonstrators are expected to descend near the White House gates to protest the visit. Modi has faced criticism over the rise of violence associated with Hindu nationalism and discrimination against Muslims living in India. US lawmakers have urged president Biden in a letter to raise human rights concerns with Modi in their private meeting. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: null Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com/ Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB