India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US capital Washington DC to meet US President Donald Trump. Despite the snowy cold, people from the Indian-American community welcomed him warmly to the ‘Blair House’. Modi’s visit took place after a visit to France and reached America at 5:30 pm on Wednesday (4:00 am Indian time).
Indian-American community strongly welcomed
On reaching Blair House, people of the Indian-American community gathered to welcome Prime Minister Modi.
The atmosphere echoed with the slogans of ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’, ‘Vande Mataram’ and ‘Modi Modi’.
People expressed their happiness by waving Indian and American flags.
Despite the harsh cold and rain, a large number of people were present to welcome the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister Modi will stay at Blair House during his visit, which is the official guest house of the US President.
Trump-Modi meeting: Which issues will be discussed?
This will be the first bilateral meeting of Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, which is being held after Trump became President. The conversation will include important issues related to trade, investment, defense, immigration and Hind-Pacific region.
1. High tariff and trade agreement
PM Modi’s main agenda will be to protect India from American trade restrictions.
The US has recently announced a 25% tariff on global steel and aluminum imports, which can affect Indian companies.
Modi’s priority will be to protect India from any strict trade action and promote bilateral trade.
2. Immigration and H-1B Visa Policy
The Trump administration is tightening the immigration policy, causing a shock to Indian IT professionals and startups.
Modi can demand relief on the H-1B visa policy so that Indian professionals are easy to work in America.
3. Hind-Pacific Region and Safety Cooperation
India and America are concerned about China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
The two leaders can discuss safety and naval cooperation.
4. Investment in energy and defense sector
The US wants India to invest more in American energy companies.
India can buy state -of -the -art weapons and defense equipment from America.
5. Ukraine Crisis and West Asia Status
The two leaders will also discuss the Ukraine-Russia War and recent events in West Asia.
Prominent leaders and industrialists to meet Modi
Meeting US billionaire Elon Musk
PM Modi will meet Elon Musk at the White House, which will be the major attraction of his visit.
In this meeting, the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) sector in India can be discussed.
Meeting US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard
Modi met the US National Intelligence Director (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard and discussed the Indo-US strategic partnership.
Talks with top business leaders
Modi will also meet other prominent American business leaders, including CEOs in technology, manufacturing and innovation sector.
Modi fourth foreign leader after Trump’s swearing in
Prime Minister Modi is one of the few leaders who are meeting him soon after Trump’s swearing in. Prior to him, Trump has met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, former Japan’s former PM Shigeru Ishiba and King Abdullah II of Jordan.
This meeting of Modi and Trump can prove to be a significant turn for Indo-US relations.
Brief history of PM Modi’s visit to America
This is Prime Minister Modi’s visit to America.
This is Modi’s fourth visit after Trump became President.
In 2024, Modi was welcomed by Biden on a formal state tour.
Modi’s first visit to America was in 2014, when Barack Obama was the President.
