February 14, 2025 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday to discuss strengthening the India-US bilateral partnership across various sectors. During their meeting, they deliberated on key areas such as trade, defense, technology, energy, security, and people-to-people ties. They also exchanged views on regional and international developments of mutual interest. The Prime Minister’s Office shared details of the meeting on X, highlighting the productive discussions between the two leaders. Trump, in turn, posted pictures from the meeting and expressed his admiration for PM Modi, calling him a long-time friend.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Trump stated that it was a great honor to host PM Modi at the White House and emphasized the strong ties they maintained during his four-year tenure. He noted that discussions covered crucial topics, including India’s purchase of US oil and gas, as the US possesses the world’s largest reserves. The two leaders also explored avenues to enhance trade and cooperation across multiple domains. Trump congratulated PM Modi on his leadership and acknowledged his significant contributions. PM Modi’s visit to the US comes at Trump’s invitation and marks his first trip since Trump’s swearing-in on January 20.