Prime Minister Narendra Modi was given a rousing welcome on reaching the US capital Washington DC. Upon his arrival in Washington DC, the people of the Indian community welcomed him warmly and cheered slogans like ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and ‘Modi Modi’, giving up the rain and chill. PM Modi will also meet US President Donald Trump. This will be his first bilateral meeting after Trump assumed office for the second time.
Key meetings prior to meeting with Trump
Prior to meeting US President Donald Trump, PM Modi will meet several important people. He has already met Tulsi Gabbard, Director of the US Intelligence Agency (DNI). PM Modi can hold talks with famous industrialist Elon Musk and many other business leaders at the White House.
Major issues to be discussed between Modi & Trump
- Trade and tariffs- Modi will also try to find a way through this wound as the US has imposed a 25 percent tariff on steel and aluminium, thus putting pressure on Indian companies.
- Investment and technology – The issues of increasing the technology dimensions of trade between India and America may be discussed.
- Defence and energy- This would also be broad enough to discuss bilateral defence cooperation and energy agreements.
- Immigration- Expected discussion on visa rules for Indian professionals.
- Global issues- Indo-pacific, Ukraine, and West Asia might be discussed.
PM Modi’s visits to the United States
This is PM Modi’s 10th trip to America and the fourth time he has met US President Donald Trump. Earlier, US President Joe Biden had invited him as a state guest in 2024. PM Modi first visited the US under Barack Obama’s presidency in 2014.
