February 13, 2025- Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington DC on Thursday (local time) for a high-profile bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump. During his visit, he also met US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard and is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk later.

The meeting between Modi and Trump comes at a critical time, with pressing global issues on the agenda. Discussions are expected to touch on Trump's trade tariffs, his controversial Gaza peace plan, and the mass deportation of illegal immigrants. Both leaders aim to reinforce diplomatic and economic ties between their nations.

PM Modi is the fourth world leader to meet Trump at the White House since his second term began on January 20. The US President has previously hosted Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and Jordan’s King Abdullah. Further developments from the meetings are awaited as global stakeholders keep a close watch on US-India relations.