Such a reception by the Senators is rarely accorded to any foreign smbassador, a reflection of the importance attached to India-US relations.A joint invitation for the event, which is expected to be attended by a large number of Senators and Indian-American leaders at the Capitol Hill on November 29, is being sent by Senators Mark Warner and John Cornyn. The House Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans will also host a reception for her at the Capitol Hill on December 1.The former Indian foreign secretary, Rao arrived in Washington on September 6 and presented her credentials to US President Barack Obama at the White House a few days later.