Trump says he'll meet Modi during in US next week
Former United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the latter's upcoming visit to the United States. The announcement was made at a campaign event in Michigan, where Trump is currently campaigning for the Republican presidential nomination. "He happens to be coming to meet me next week," Trump told his supporters, without providing any further details about their meeting.
PM Modi's US visit: Key events and engagements
PM Modi is scheduled to visit the US from September 21 to 23. During his visit, he will participate in the fourth Quad Leaders's Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by current US President Joe Biden. Additionally, PM Modi will address the "Summit of the Future" at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York and interact with CEOs of leading US-based companies.
PM Modi's engagements with US business leaders
The Prime Minister is also set to interact with thought leaders and other stakeholders active in the India-US bilateral landscape. His meetings with CEOs aim to foster greater collaborations between the two countries in cutting-edge areas such as AI, quantum computing, semiconductors, and biotechnology. This information was shared by India's foreign ministry.
PM Modi and Trump's past meetings
The last meeting between PM Modi and Trump took place in February 2020 during the latter's visit to India. Their strong personal rapport, evident in events like the "Howdy Modi" rally in Houston and "Namaste Trump" in India, bolstered US-India ties. Despite occasional trade disputes, their partnership remained solid, fostering deeper security collaboration through initiatives like the Quad.
