Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump and other prominent figures amid his two-day visit to the United States. Following his bilateral meeting with President Trump at the White House, both leaders will address a joint press conference before attending a dinner hosted by the US President tonight.
Modi’s schedules also include meetings with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
According to a Reuters report citing anonymous sources, Musk, who has been appointed as a special US government employee and leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), is expected to discuss Starlink’s plans to launch satellite broadband services in India during his meeting with the Prime Minister.
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The Indian-origin entrepreneur also, known for his assertive debate performances, ended his presidential campaign and threw his support behind Donald Trump, whom he had previously called the “best president of the 21st century”.
PM Modi arrived in the US for a two-day visit after the invitation of President Donald Trump. Upon landing, he was welcomed at the airport by India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials. This marks Modi’s first visit to the US since Donald Trump came into power for the second term.
After arriving, PM Modi said that he was eager to meet with US President Donald Trump and strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. “Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet,” PM Modi posted on X.
Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting @POTUS Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet.… pic.twitter.com/dDMun17fPq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
He also added that the visit would be an opportunity to build on past collaborative achievements and establish a roadmap for further enhancing and deepening ties between the two nations.
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