On reaching Washington on a two -day visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he was given a grand welcome by members of the Indian community in the US. During his visit, the Prime Minister will stay at Blair House, an official guest residence for dignitaries coming to the White House. Blair House has a rich history of hosting presidents, royalty and global leaders. Despite the cold weather, the Indian community members gathered outside the Blair House to welcome PM Modi and celebrate his arrival. As soon as he arrived, the mob raised slogans like ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai, “Vande Mataram, and’ Modi-Modi ‘and waved the flags of India and the United States. After meeting PM Modi, some people also look emotional. PM Modi also blessed by turning his hand on a woman’s forehead. PM Modi thanked the overseas Indians waiting there and said that you are suffering in such a cold, thank you.
Expressing his appreciation for warm welcome, PM Modi tweeted that a warm welcome in the winter cold! Despite the cold weather, Indian migrants at Washington DC have given a very special welcome. My gratitude to them. This is PM Modi’s first visit to America since Donald Trump took over for a second term as President. During the visit, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Shigeru Ishiba of Japan and Raja Abdulla II of Jordan, PM Modi will be one of the first four world leaders to meet Trump in his second term. PM Modi is scheduled to attend bilateral talks with Trump.
The discussion will include several major issues including trade, energy, defense, security, technological advancement and strategic cooperation. Soon after reaching Washington, just hours after the Senate confirmed his appointment, PM Modi met the newly appointed US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. In addition, it is estimated that the Prime Minister’s Tesla and SpaceX The CEO is likely to meet Elon Musk, who also leads Trump’s Government Efficiency Department (DOGE). According to Reuters, their conversation may include discussion about Starlink’s possible entry into the Indian market.
#WATCH | US: Prime Minister Narendra Modi lands in Washington DC to a warm welcome pic.twitter.com/YaApqGZ93Y
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