Modi In US Highlights: PM Modi Departs For India After Concluding 'Very Substantive' Visit To US
PM Modi US Visit Live Updates: PM Narendra Modi held talks with Donald Trump amid expectations of a raft of specific outcomes and boosting cooperation in areas of trade, energy and critical technology
PM Narendra Modi has departed for Delhi after concluding his US visit on February 12-13 and meeting with US President Donald Trump.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi tweets, "President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!"
US President Donald Trump gifted PM Narendra Modi the book ‘Our Journey Together’ when they met at the White House in Washington DC, on February 13.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi said, "I had an excellent meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!"
US President Donald Trump announced plans to firm up some wonderful trade deals for India and the US as he hosted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for wide-ranging talks focussing on charting a new pathway for broadening the bilateral partnership, including in the areas of defence, energy, and critical technology. The two leaders made brief statements to the media and answered a number of questions before settling down for the crucial talks, hours after the American President announced a new reciprocal tariff policy for all the trading partners of the US.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House amid expectations of a raft of specific outcomes including firming up of a new defence framework and boosting cooperation in areas of trade, energy and critical technology. At his Oval Office, Trump welcomed Modi with a warm hug before settling down for the crucial talks, hours after the American President announced a new reciprocal tariff policy for all the trading partners of the US. While announcing the new tariff policy, the President also spoke about how India is right at the top of the pack when it comes to tariffs.
During a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled their past collaborations and expressed optimism for the future of India-U.S. relations. "I am happy that as soon as I entered this room, my friend reminded me of Ahmedabad and the cricket stadium where we held a big rally, as well as the events we did—Namaste Trump in Ahmedabad and Howdy Modi in Houston. The echoes of those events can still be heard in India and across the world," Modi said.
He praised Trump’s personal contribution to strengthening bilateral ties, calling their partnership unprecedented. "I firmly believe that in your second term, we will work with even more speed. As I have promised the people of India that in my third term, we will work with thrice the speed, I firmly believe that with President Trump, during the next four years, we will work at twice the speed compared to his first term."
During a bilateral meeting at the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "great friend" and praising his leadership. "It's a great honor to have PM Modi of India. He is a great friend of mine for a long time. We have had a wonderful relationship and we kept the relationship during our four-year period... We have just started up again," Trump stated.
He emphasized key areas of discussion, including trade and energy cooperation, noting that India is set to purchase significant quantities of U.S. oil and gas. "We have more oil and gas than any other country in the world. They need it, and we have it," he said. The meeting reaffirmed the strong strategic and economic ties between India and the U.S.
PM Modi congratulated President Donald Trump on his victory during his opening speed in the bilateral talks, he said, "I congratulate you on this grand victory of yours, not just from my side, but on behalf of 140 crore Indians as well. This is a coincidence that people of India chose a prime minister to serve the country for a third straight time after 60 years. It is matter of happiness for me that in this term, I have once again got the opportunity to work with President Trump."
"I can say that my experience of Donald Trump as US President in the first four years, that warmth, enthusiasm and trust... we will move ahead with that same warmth, that same enthusiasm and that same trust..." says PM Modi
During his opening remarks, PM Narendra Modi emphasized India-US cooperation, stating, "Together we will march towards progress and prosperity." He also expressed delight at seeing President Trump back at the White House.
US President Donald Trump greets Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a hug as he arrives at the White House in Washington, DC, highlighting their strong rapport.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are currently meeting at the White House in Washington, DC, discussing key bilateral issues.
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra arrive at the White House soon after PM Modi, signaling high-level India-US discussions.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House to meet President Donald Trump, marking their first in-person meeting since Trump’s 2025 inauguration.
Ceremonial guards assemble at the White House as PM Modi prepares to meet President Trump for the first time since his 2025 inauguration. The meeting aims to strengthen India-US ties.
US President Donald Trump commented on the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk, stating, “They met. I assume he wants to do business in India. But India is a very hard place to do business in because of the tariffs. They have the highest tariffs... It’s a hard place to do business. I would imagine he met possibly because he is running a company, he is doing this as something that he has felt strongly about for a long time.”
US President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for sweeping "reciprocal tariffs," aiming to impose equal duties on countries that tax American goods. "For the purpose of fairness, I'll charge reciprocal tariffs—whatever countries charge the United States, we will charge them—no more, no less," Trump stated, as reported by Reuters.
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump criticized trade practices of US allies, claiming some were "worse than our enemies" in trade relations. He specifically singled out India, saying it "has more tariffs than nearly any other country." The new tariff policy will account for both tariff and non-tariff barriers, including value-added tax (VAT).
President Donald Trump announced that he has "decided" to impose reciprocal tariffs, arguing that US allies have been unfair in trade relations. Speaking on the issue, Trump claimed that some allied nations were "worse than our enemies" when it came to trade policies.
Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy expressed his gratitude after a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," Ramaswamy said.
Live Updates: PM Modi in the U.S. – Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently holding a bilateral meeting with Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy at Blair House in Washington, D.C. The discussions are expected to focus on innovation, business collaborations, and strengthening India-U.S. ties.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C., focusing on key areas such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. The discussion also touched upon India’s economic reforms and investment opportunities.
Following the meeting, PM Modi took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts, stating, "Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington, D.C. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about, such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk departed from Blair House after concluding a high-profile bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described his meeting with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz as "fruitful," emphasizing the strong and growing partnership between India and the United States. On his official X handle PM Modi wrote, "Had a fruitful meeting with NSA Mike Waltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more."
The Donald Trump administration has acknowledged India's "early body signals" on trade as a positive step toward securing a fair bilateral trade agreement by the end of 2025. A senior White House official noted that while significant work remains, the Modi government’s approach has been well received. Ahead of the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump, the official expressed confidence that the discussions would build further momentum toward a mutually beneficial trade partnership between the two growing economies.
Beyond trade, the official highlighted India’s crucial role in global diplomacy, including its potential contribution to resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The White House affirmed that President Trump values dialogue with world leaders like PM Modi on fostering peace in Europe. Additionally, the US-India defense relationship is expected to expand, with stronger military ties and more joint exercises planned. The official also emphasized the deepening technological collaboration and regional initiatives, such as the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which both nations support.
PM Modi’s visit to the US marks his first since Trump’s second term began, underscoring the continued warmth in their personal rapport and diplomatic ties. Upon arrival in Washington, PM Modi reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He expressed optimism about advancing cooperation in key areas, including technology, trade, defense, and energy, while working together for a more resilient global future.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has begun a high-profile bilateral meeting with Tesla CEO Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington, DC. The discussions are expected to cover key areas of collaboration, including the manufacturing of electric vehicle.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk have commenced their bilateral meeting at Blair House in Washington, DC. The discussions are expected to focus on investment opportunities, electric vehicle expansion in India, and technological collaboration.
Robert F Kennedy Jr has been confirmed as Trump's health secretary by the US Senate, Associated Press reported.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House in Washington DC for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi. PM Modi concluded his bilateral meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.
The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US NSA Michael Waltz begins at Blair House in Washington, D.C., with EAM Dr. S. Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval also in attendance, focusing on strategic and security cooperation.
A senior White House official announced that President Donald Trump will host Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for an official working visit today. The visit will include a bilateral meeting, a joint press conference, and a formal dinner.
"Today, President Trump will host PM Modi of India for an official working visit. This will include a bilateral meeting, joint press conference, and dinner. President Trump is proud of his close relationship with PM Modi and his record of strengthening ties between the US and India. He is looking forward to continuing to build on the bonds of friendship between our two countries," the official stated.
President Donald Trump is set to announce the implementation of reciprocal tariffs today at 1:00 p.m. in the Oval Office, prior to his bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Ahead of a bilateral meet with PM Modi, US President Donald Trump said, "Three Great Weeks, Perhaps The Best Ever, But Today Is The Big One: Reciprocal Tariffs!!! Make America Great Again!!!"
"That's the good sign I think he is if not mistaken the fourth head of government to arrive in Washington. The Trump administration is not even one month old. So this is a very significant thing. What they are discussing we don't know. We are waiting for the readout but I think all of us in India know that these meetings are important. There are trade issues Trump talking about traffic, there are issues dealing with H1B visas for legal Indian immigration, the need to deal with the issues of the way illegal immigrants were sent back to India, and global geo-political issues. So there are a lot of issues to deal with and it is very difficult to sit here and just talk, " Congress leader Shashi Tharoor told news agency PTI.
Background
PM Modi US Visit Live Updates: After concluding a two-day visit to France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States capital, Washington DC and held talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump welcomed Modi at his Oval Office with a warm hug before settling down for the crucial talks, hours after the American President announced a new reciprocal tariff policy for all the trading partners of the US.
Before meeting Trump, the Indian prime minister held separate talks with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, billionaire Elon Musk and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy.
PM Modi landed at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC on his first trip to the US since President Donald Trump assumed office for his second term.
Ahead of his visit, the Prime Minister expressed enthusiasm about meeting his "friend" Donald Trump, recalling their collaboration during Trump's first term to strengthen a global partnership. He described the trip as an opportunity to build on past achievements and advance a shared agenda to further enhance and deepen bilateral ties.
From the Airport, PM Modi arrived at Blair House, the US Presidential guesthouse right across the road from the White House, where he will be staying. Supporters of PM Modi and the Indian diaspora welcomed him outside Blair House.
After landing in Washington DC, PM Modi shared a post on his social media platform X and said, "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."
Appreciating the Indian diaspora's dedication to giving him a warm welcome, he also said, "A warm reception in the winter chill! Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them."
The agenda will focus on trade, investment, defense, energy, immigration, and broader strategic alignment between the two nations, particularly concerning the Indo-Pacific—often seen as a response to China's regional assertiveness—along with the Quad alliance and developments in West Asia, including the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.
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