PM Modi US Visit: First Meeting with President Trump Since His Election

After completing a three-day visit to France, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the United States on Wednesday, February 12. His visit marks the first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump since Trump assumed office. Upon arriving in Washington, PM Modi shared his excitement on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Just arrived in Washington, D.C. I will meet with President Donald Trump and work towards advancing the India-US global strategic partnership. Looking forward to it."The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted that this visit is a significant step in strengthening ties between India and the United States. PM Modi is also scheduled to meet with key members of the U.S. Cabinet and prominent business leaders, further underscoring the growing diplomatic and economic cooperation between the two countries.Notably, when PM Modi meets President Trump, he will become the third world leader to meet the U.S. President after his inauguration, showcasing the increasing importance of India-U.S. relations. This high-level engagement reflects both countries' commitment to enhancing their strategic partnership in a range of areas, from defense to trade.