Modi Arrives In Washington For High-Stakes Talks With Trump — Check Full Schedule
Modi is the fourth foreign leader to visit President Trump since his inauguration in January.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday for a two-day visit, during which he is set to hold high-level discussions with US President Donald Trump.
Modi's discussions with Trump come at a crucial time, as concerns grow in New Delhi over Washington's 'America First' trade policies and its evolving stance on immigration. The visit is expected to cover a range of bilateral issues, including trade, defence and technological collaboration.
During his stay in Washington, Modi will be hosted at Blair House, the US presidential guest house located in the heart of the American capital. According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office, his bilateral meeting with Trump will take place on Thursday, marking their first official talks since Trump's re-election as the 47th President of the United States last month.
Modi is the fourth foreign leader to visit President Trump since his inauguration in January. Prior to arriving in the US, Modi attended the 14th India-France CEOs Forum in Paris and also met US Vice President JD Vance, his Indian-origin wife, and their two sons.
Check Full Schedule
According to an NDTV report, Modi's schedule includes six key bilateral meetings leading up to his talks with President Trump at the White House at 4:00 PM local time on Thursday (2:30 a.m. IST on Friday). The visit will conclude with a private dinner hosted by President Trump at 5:40 p.m. (4:10 a.m. IST). The two leaders are also expected to address the media in the Oval Office either before or after their meeting.
Modi's Schedule (All Times In IST, Subject To Change)
2:30 a.m.: Arrival at the White House.
2:35–3:20 a.m.: Bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump.
3:40–4:10 a.m.: Joint press statements.
4:10–5:10 a.m.: Dinner hosted by President Trump.
Additionally, Modi will hold bilateral meetings earlier in the day between 10:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. EST (9:00 p.m. and 12:15 a.m. IST on Feb. 13-14).
9:00 p.m. IST (10:30 a.m. EST): Call on by Michael Waltz, National Security Advisor (NSA).
10:00 p.m. IST (11:30 a.m. EST): Call on by Elon Musk.
10:45–12:15 a.m. IST (12:15 p.m.–1:00 p.m. EST): Call on by Vivek Ramaswamy.
Earlier today, Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence in the Trump administration. The two leaders discussed India-US relations, with Modi describing Gabbard as a “strong votary” of the bilateral partnership.
