India and US Discuss Early Visit for PM Modi to Washington
Prime Minister Modi's potential February visit aims to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership under President Trump's second term.
- India and the US are coordinating an early visit for Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Washington, with February being considered as a potential timeframe.
- This would mark Modi's first bilateral visit to the US since Donald Trump began his second term as president earlier this month.
- Discussions between Modi and Trump have focused on enhancing trade, energy, defense cooperation, and addressing issues such as immigration and illegal migration.
- The proposed visit underscores the growing India-US partnership, particularly in countering China's influence in Southeast Asia and advancing the Indo-Pacific Quad collaboration.
- Specific dates for the visit are yet to be finalized, with announcements expected once logistical details are confirmed.