Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States next week for an official working trip, where he is set to meet President Donald Trump, the White House has confirmed. Reports suggest Modi will also attend a dinner hosted by Trump during the two-day visit, though exact dates remain unannounced.
Modi will be among the first foreign leaders to meet Trump in his second term, following Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba. The two leaders, who shared warm ties during Trump’s first term, recently discussed illegal immigration, security, and trade in a “productive” phone call.
The visit comes amid growing US concerns over undocumented Indian immigrants. A US military flight recently deported about 100 Indian nationals to Punjab, and reports indicate that around 18,000 more have been identified for deportation. Trump has emphasized the importance of addressing illegal immigration, stating that he trusts India to “do the right thing.”
Trade relations will also be a key topic of discussion. While India has thus far avoided US tariffs, Trump has previously criticized the country’s trade policies, calling it a “tariff king.” However, India’s recent budget reduced duties on several imports, including Harley-Davidson motorcycles, in an effort to address these concerns.
India’s Foreign Minister S Jaishankar, who attended Trump’s inauguration and met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, has expressed confidence in strengthening bilateral ties under Trump’s leadership.
