PM Modi Likely To Visit US In February, Says Donald Trump

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will likely visit the United States of America in February to meet newly elected President Donald Trump. This comes after the two leaders held a "productive" phone call a day before discuss India-US ties.

"I had a long talk with him this morning and he’s going to be coming to the White House in the next month, probably in February," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One on Tuesday, Bloomberg reported.

PM Modi said both sides are committed to "mutually beneficial" and "trusted partnership".

"Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security," Modi said in a psot on X.

The White House said the two leaders sought a move towards a 'fair' bilateral trading relationship and deeper India-US cooperation.

"The President emphasised the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving toward a fair bilateral trading relationship," the White House said.

The phone conversation between Modi and Trump came six days after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Washington.

Jaishankar also attended the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in the American capital. The meeting was the Trump administration's first foreign policy engagement.

Last week, the ministry said India is looking for "bolder, bigger and a more ambitious" relationship with the US and indicated its readiness to work with the Trump administration to address issues like illegal immigration and trade.

(With inputs from agencies)