• Mou Mou
• 10 Feb, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the United States this week to meet President Donald Trump. The meeting is expected to focus on strengthening trade, defence, and technology collaborations between the two nations.

Key Highlights

- Modi will first visit France before heading to the US.

- He and Trump previously shared strong diplomatic ties during Trump’s first term.

- The US remains India’s largest trading partner with a bilateral trade value exceeding 118 billion dollar.

Modi’s Statement Before Departure

Before leaving for the US Modi expressed optimism about the visit, saying, “I look forward to meeting my friend President Trump. Our partnership has grown significantly and we aim to take it further.”

Modi recalled past engagements including the “Howdy Modi” event in 2019 and Trump’s 2020 visit to India both of which reflected their strong diplomatic relations.

What’s on the Agenda.?

The visit is expected to cover

- Trade Agreements: Addressing India’s trade surplus of 32 billion dollar.

- Defence Cooperation: Strengthening strategic partnerships.

- Technology & AI: Exploring innovation and supply chain resilience.

- Energy & Infrastructure: Enhancing cooperation in energy security.

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Recent Tensions.! Indian Deportations

The visit comes amid concerns over the recent deportation of 104 Indian nationals from the US, a move that has sparked debate in India. Analysts believe this issue could also be discussed during Modi’s trip.

Modi’s meeting with Trump aims to reinforce the India - US alliance. As two of the world's largest democracies their partnership is expected to shape global trade and security policies in the coming years.