Narendra Modi’s US Visit: PM Modi and President Trump to Hold Press Conference in Washington, Says White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday (EST) after wrapping up his two-day visit to France, where he co-chaired the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit with French President Emmanuel Macron.
The two leaders also held bilateral talks to strengthen ties and shared a warm embrace at the Marseille airport before PM Narendra Modi departed for his U.S. visit.
During his two-day visit to the U.S., PM Modi is set to meet President Donald Trump, becoming the fourth foreign leader to visit him since his inauguration on January 20.
President Trump and PM Modi will hold a press conference on Thursday during their meeting in Washington.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, the U.S. Director of National Intelligence, to discuss India-U.S. ties, focusing on enhanced intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats.
Modi in US: Full Schedule for Prime Minister’s First Day in Washington
- 16:00 Hrs (EST) – Arrival at the White House
- 16:05 – 16:50 Hrs (EST) – Bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump
- 17:10 – 17:40 Hrs (EST) – Press statements, including a Q&A session with both leaders
- 17:40 – 18:40 Hrs (EST) – Dinner hosted by President Trump
- Note: Timings are subject to change based on real-time developments.
PM Modi-Trump Meeting: Why It Matters
During his two-day visit to the U.S., Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set for high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump, amid New Delhi’s concerns over Washington’s “America First” trade policy and its stance on immigration.
Modi is staying at Blair House, the official U.S. presidential guest house, located in the heart of Washington, D.C.
With Trump’s strict tariff policies, particularly targeting Asian nations, PM Modi’s top priority is likely to be preventing any potential punitive trade actions by Washington against India.
Experts and observers of India-U.S. relations suggest that both sides may explore the possibility of a trade pact to reduce high tariffs and broaden their trade partnership.
During their meeting, the two leaders are expected to focus on strengthening India-U.S. cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, energy, defense, technology, and immigration.
