Trump invited PM Modi to the United States, according to a White House official | 10 points about the possible trip

On January 27, Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a phone conversation.

According to a White House official cited by Reuters, US President Donald Trump has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come to the nation next week. The official, who was given anonymity to talk about the official visit, didn't elaborate.

On January 27, Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi had a phone conversation. In his remarks on immigration, the US president emphasized the significance of India purchasing more security equipment manufactured in the United States.

Following the phone conversation, PM Modi wrote on X to congratulate his "dear friend" on his second term in office. "We are dedicated to a trustworthy and mutually productive cooperation. Together, we will strive for the well-being of our people as well as for world peace, prosperity, and security," he declared.

What we know about Modi's visit to the United States

1. According to sources, PM Modi and Trump are expected to meet in Washington, DC, on February 13. It's also probable that Trump will invite Modi to supper.
   
   
2. After concluding his trip to France, Modi is anticipated to land in Washington, DC, on February 12. He will remain till February 14 in the US capital.
   
   
3. Modi is anticipated to meet with other community members and corporate executives in the United States.
   
   
4. The US and India are eager to reform visa regulations and trade ties. India's biggest trading partner is the United States; in 2023–2024, two-way commerce between the two nations exceeded $118 billion.
   
   
5. Following the phone conversation, Donald Trump, who considers Modi a buddy, informed reporters that the Indian prime minister would probably go to the US in February.
   
   
6. Trump is eager to close the trade gap between the US and India. As it lowered customs charges on important budget items that could help US businesses, New Delhi has indicated its openness to negotiate with Trump on trade concerns.
   
   
7. Trump had said he spoke with Modi on illegal immigration and that Modi will "do the right thing." After being properly identified as Indian, India has already declared that it will repatriate all Indians who entered the US illegally.
   
   
8. From a strategic perspective, it is anticipated that both parties will indicate that they will continue to collaborate on technology, either through a rebranded project of a similar nature or within the same framework of the initiative on important and emerging technologies.
   
   
9. Additionally, the US is eager for both sides' forces to work together more, and it has indicated that it is open to considering export control laws that are conditioned on Indian defense purchases.
   
   
10. New Delhi is also keen to avoid tariffs that Trump has threatened in the past, citing India's high tariffs on US products.