Narendra Modi will be the fourth world leader, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japan's Shigeru Ishiba and Jordan's king Abdullah II, to meet Trump in his second presidential term.
"Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting @POTUS Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and for a better future for our planet," the PM wrote on X.
While in the US, PM Modi will be staying at the Blair House, the historic guest house designated for dignitaries visiting the White House.
The Prime Minister is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, February 13.
Modi’s visit assumes more significance than ever before against the backdrop of the February 5 deportation of 104 illegal Indian immigrants by the US, which raised a few eyebrows back in India.
Just last Friday, the government announced that the authorities in the US have identified another 487 illegal Indian migrants living in the country, who are set to be deported soon.
The two leaders are expected to discuss a host of topics of mutual interest, including trade, energy, defence, security, technological partnership and strategic cooperation, among others.
The Blair House, also known as the "world's most exclusive hotel", has hosted presidents, royalty and world leaders in the past.
Before Prime Minister Modi landed in the US capital city, members of the Indian community gathered outside the Blair House holding the Indian tricolour and the Star-Spangled Banner (US national flag) in their hands.
After reaching the US, PM Modi met US Director Of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC, hours after the Senate confirmed her appointment to the position.
Also during his visit, the Prime Minister is likely to call on Tesla and SpaceX chief Elon Musk, who also happens to head Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Starlink's entry into the Indian market is likely to find space in the discussions between PM Modi and Musk, it added, citing people familiar with the plans.
Starlink is a satellite internet constellation operated by Starlink Services, owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX. As per reports, Starlink is looking to start its operations in India, with the government backing the idea of spectrums being assigned and not auctioned.
"Musk is agreeable to give assurances on India security concerns, which includes storing data locally," Reuters said quoting a source. (India Today)
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