PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump Meet in Washington, DC

A mobile billboard truck in Washington, DC is showcasing images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The billboards carry messages like "Paving the Path for Progress, US-India Alliance in Developing Skilled Workforce" and "Pillars of Friendship, Pathways of Progress."

The display comes ahead of a significant meeting between the two leaders at the White House. This marks their first meeting since Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th US President on January 20.

Since November 2024, PM Modi and President Trump have communicated twice over the phone. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended Trump's inauguration and met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He also participated in the QUAD Foreign Ministers' meeting in January 2025.

Before the White House meeting, PM Modi held discussions with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk, Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the US, invited by President Trump. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials. This is PM Modi's first US visit since Trump's second term began.

PM Modi expressed his eagerness to strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, stating, "Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting @POTUS Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet."

PM Modi's US visit follows a three-day trip to France, where he met US Vice President JD Vance. The India-US strategic partnership began in 2005 and was elevated to a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership during Trump's visit to India in February 2020.