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PM Modi’s US Visit: Meeting with President Trump at White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Washington, D.C., following his two-day visit to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron. Upon arrival, Modi was warmly received by President Macron in Marseille, where the two leaders shared a cordial embrace before Modi departed for the United States.
Modi’s Schedule in Washington
During his two-day visit to the U.S. capital, Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House. This engagement marks Modi as the fourth foreign leader to visit President Trump since his inauguration on January 20.
The itinerary for the first day includes:
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4:00 PM (EST): Arrival at the White House
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4:05 PM – 4:50 PM (EST): Bilateral meeting with President Trump
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5:10 PM – 5:40 PM (EST): Joint press statements, with both leaders addressing questions
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5:40 PM – 6:40 PM (EST): Dinner hosted by President Trump
Note: These timings are subject to change based on real-time developments.
Significance of the Modi-Trump Meeting
This meeting holds substantial importance as Prime Minister Modi aims to address concerns arising from Washington’s “America First” trade agenda and its immigration policies. Given President Trump’s stringent tariff policies, particularly towards Asian countries, Modi’s primary objective is to preempt any punitive trade actions by the U.S. against India.
Experts in India-U.S. relations suggest that both sides may explore the possibility of negotiating a trade pact to avoid high tariffs and expand the overall trade basket. The discussions are expected to focus on enhancing cooperation in sectors such as trade, investment, energy, defense, technology, and immigration.
Prime Minister Modi is staying at Blair House, the U.S. presidential guest house located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
Earlier on Thursday, Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, U.S. Director of National Intelligence, to discuss various aspects of bilateral ties, with a focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and addressing emerging threats.
This visit underscores the ongoing efforts by both nations to strengthen their strategic partnership and address mutual concerns in an evolving global landscape.
