Overview

• PM Modi's visit to the US will follow his participation in the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11.
• This will be Modi's first bilateral visit to the US since Donald Trump's return to the presidency for a second term.
• Key discussions are expected to focus on boosting trade, defense cooperation, and addressing immigration concerns between the two nations.
• The visit will include meetings with American corporate leaders and community engagements, in addition to a dinner hosted by President Trump on February 13.
• India has recently reduced customs duties on key items and announced nuclear energy initiatives, signaling efforts to strengthen US-India economic and energy ties.