The visit is set to focus on trade, military, and tech collaborations, with a potential meeting between Modi and Elon Musk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Washington on February 13, marking his first meeting with US President Donald Trump since Trump’s re-election. The visit is expected to include discussions on trade, military agreements, energy partnerships, and artificial intelligence collaborations, reported timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
A high-stakes diplomatic visit
Modi will be only the second foreign leader to meet Trump in his second term, following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The meeting underscores India’s significance in Trump’s geopolitical strategy, even though India is not a formal treaty ally. Reducing tariffs and increasing purchases of US goods will be key talking points as India seeks to navigate trade tensions.
Possible ‘El-Mo’ meeting in Washington
Another highlight of the visit could be a meeting between Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a long-time supporter of the Indian leader. Although not officially scheduled, sources suggest the meeting is likely, given their long-standing engagement since Modi’s visit to Tesla’s Fremont factory in 2015.
A packed schedule in Washington DC
Modi is expected to arrive in Washington late on February 12 and depart early on February 14, with February 13 dedicated to bilateral meetings at the White House. Trump is likely to host a dinner for Modi, and Musk, who has been actively involved in US government initiatives, may also attend.
Trump’s administration will have most of its cabinet nominees confirmed by the time of Modi’s arrival. Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel, both with close ties to India, are expected to facilitate intelligence and defense cooperation. However, the US ambassador position in India remains vacant, reportedly due to concerns about pollution among potential candidates.
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