Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the United States starting February 12, where he is scheduled to engage in high-level discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump. The agenda is expected to cover a broad spectrum of strategic matters, including trade and defense, underscoring the strengthening ties between the two nations. Sources privy to the development confirmed the visit on Monday, February 3, 2025, highlighting its significance in fostering diplomatic collaboration and advancing mutual interests.
Prime Minister Modi is set to embark on a visit to Washington D.C. following the completion of his two-day diplomatic tour in Paris, as per the scheduled itinerary.
The Prime Minister is set to arrive in the U.S. capital on the evening of February 12, with high-level discussions scheduled with Mr. Trump the following day, according to sources.
The Prime Minister is set to embark on his first bilateral visit to the United States since President Trump secured a second term in office on January 20, following his remarkable electoral triumph in November.
Prime Minister Modi will be one of the select few global leaders to embark on a bilateral visit to Washington D.C. just weeks after the Trump administration assumed office, highlighting the strategic significance of India-U.S. relations.
New Delhi and Washington are actively coordinating to facilitate Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States at the earliest opportunity, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) last week. However, an official confirmation regarding the trip is still awaited.
Pressing Concerns in India
The Prime Minister is set to visit Paris on February 10 and 11 to participate in the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit, a pivotal global gathering aimed at shaping the future of AI.
Prime Minister Modi’s visit to the United States unfolds amid rising apprehensions in India regarding the U.S. President’s stance on immigration policies and trade tariffs.
