PM Narendra Modi's US visit: President Trump to host white house dinner; Complete Schedule

White House: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently on a two-day visit to the United States, scheduled from February 12 to 13, 2025, following an invitation from U.S. President Donald Trump. This visit aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the United States, focusing on areas such as trade, defense, energy, and counter-terrorism.

Itinerary Details

February 12, 2025 (Wednesday):

Evening: Prime Minister Modi arrives in Washington, D.C., and is expected to stay at Blair House, the U.S. presidential guest house located across from the White House. 

February 13, 2025 (Thursday):

4:00 PM (EST): A one-on-one meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump is scheduled at the White House. This meeting is expected to last approximately 20 minutes. 
4:20 PM – 5:20 PM (EST): Following the private discussion, delegation-level talks will take place, involving key officials from both nations.
5:30 PM – 6:00 PM (EST): A joint press statement will be delivered by both leaders in the Rose Garden, highlighting the outcomes of their discussions.
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (EST): Vice President Mike Pence will host a cocktail reception on the State Floor of the White House.
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (EST): President Trump will host a working dinner in honor of Prime Minister Modi. Notably, this is the first time the Trump administration is hosting a dinner for a foreign dignitary at the White House, underscoring the significance of the U.S.-India relationship. 

Key Discussion Topics

Trade and Tariffs: Addressing trade imbalances and exploring opportunities to enhance bilateral trade. Discussions may include India's recent tariff concessions and potential agreements to increase imports of American goods, such as liquefied natural gas and military equipment. 
Defense Cooperation: Enhancing defense ties, including potential deals like the co-production of jet engines between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and the procurement of U.S.-made armed MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones. 
Energy Partnership: Exploring avenues to boost energy cooperation, with India considering increased imports of American oil and gas to diversify its energy sources. 
Counter-Terrorism: Strengthening collaboration to combat global terrorism, including intelligence sharing and joint efforts to dismantle terrorist networks.

This visit underscores the commitment of both nations to deepen their strategic partnership and address shared global challenges.