PM Modi begins his two-day US visit on February 12
PM Modi begins his two-day US visit on February 12
PM Modi all set to depart on a two-day visit to US on February 12 to hold wide-ranging talks with US President Donald Trump.
Following his two-day finishing his two-day visit to Paris, PM Modi will head to Washington DC. This will be his first official visit to the US since Trump started his second term.
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PM Modi will be one of the few foreign leaders to visit Washington DC for one-on-one talks just weeks after Trump’s new administration took office.
The Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is the latest to travel to the White House where he is expected to discuss the developments related to ongoing ceasefire in the war between Israel and Palestinian Hamas.
In November Donald Trump and PM Modi have exchanged pleasantries following the Republican’s election victory and return to the White House. The leaders also held a phone call in January after which the US President said that the PM will probably visit the White House in February.
Trump briefed reporters of his long chat with him this morning and he’s going to be coming to the White House next month, probably in February. We share a very good bond with India.
PM Modi stated that he exchanged views on pressing global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated commitment to work together to promote global peace, in his call with Donald Trump.
In an X post PM Modi wrote “Delighted to speak with my dear friend President Donald Trump. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security,”
Earlier this week, the external affairs ministry, when quizzed by reporters regarding dates of possible visit, said that the specifics were still being finalised.
The meeting also comes amid Trump’s imposition of tariffs on key trading nations and his push to curb illegal immigration. The Trump administration has discussed issues related to immigration with the Indian government.
Both the leaders are also expected to discuss the state of India-US bilateral relationship and security in Indo-Pacific region as both nations are members of the Quad grouping, whose leadership summit India will host this year.
News Edit KV Raman
