PM Modi to visit US on February 12-13 at President Trump’s invitation: Foreign Secretary
NEW DELHI, JAN 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on an official working visit to the United States on February 12 and 13 at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced.
This will be Modi’s first visit to the US since Trump’s second presidential term began. Notably, the invitation comes within three weeks of the new administration taking office, underscoring the significance of the India-US partnership.
“Prime Minister Modi would be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the inauguration of President Trump,” Misri said, adding that the visit highlights the bipartisan support that the India-US relationship enjoys in Washington.
Further details on the visit’s agenda and scheduled engagements are expected to be released in the coming days.
Prior to his US visit, Modi will be in France from February 10-12 to co-chair the AI Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
He will also visit Cadarache, the site of International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor of which India is a partner, Misri said.
The announcement comes days after a US military plane deported Indians who had illegally immigrated to the US.
The Indian side has been eager for an early engagement between the two leaders, hoping that the strong personal rapport between Modi and Trump will help establish a foundation for deeper collaboration, especially as the new US administration begins implementing measures such as raising tariffs and cracking down on illegal immigration.
Modi and Trump, during a phone conversation on January 27, vowed to work towards a “trusted” partnership with a focus on boosting India-US cooperation in areas of trade, energy and defence.
“The leaders (Modi and Trump) discussed plans for Prime Minister Modi to visit the White House, underscoring the strength of the friendship and strategic ties between our nations,” said the White House read out after the phone call between Modi and Trump on January 27.
-PTI
