In a highly anticipated diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States on February 12–13 for his first face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump since the latter’s second-term inauguration. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri confirmed the visit during a briefing on Friday, highlighting its significance as Modi becomes one of the earliest global leaders to meet Trump after his January 20 swearing-in.
The White House extended the invitation last month, with Trump hinting at the meeting during a press conference: “I had a long talk with [Modi] this morning, and he’ll be coming to the White House next month.” The visit follows a January 27 phone conversation between the two leaders, where they discussed deepening collaboration in critical areas like trade, defense, and technology. Modi emphasized their shared goals, stating, “We are committed to building a partnership rooted in trust and mutual progress, one that benefits our people and promotes global stability.”
The trip underscores the growing strategic rapport between India and the U.S., with both sides keen to advance economic and security partnerships. Notably, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at Trump’s inauguration last month, personally delivering a letter from Modi to the newly sworn-in President—a gesture signaling India’s proactive diplomatic outreach.
As the world watches, the Modi-Trump meeting is poised to address pressing global challenges while reinforcing a bond that has seen milestones like defense deals and joint efforts to counter terrorism. With trade and energy cooperation high on the agenda, the talks could pave the way for a new chapter in Indo-U.S. relations.
