Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard on Thursday
PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the United States, landing in Washington DC after wrapping up his visit to France where he co-chaired the Paris AI Action Summit alongside French President Emmanuel Macron.
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He received a rousing welcome from the Indian diaspora after landing in Washington DC on Thursday morning.
PM Modi and Gabbard discussed various aspects of ties between the two countries with focus on enhancing intelligence cooperation in counter-terrorism and emerging threats.
The prime minister also congratulated Hindu-American Gabbard on her confirmation as the nation’s top intelligence official.
Prime Minister Modi will hold high-stakes talks with President Donald Trump.
PM Modi is set to be the third foreign leader to be hosted by the White House since President Trump took office on January 20 for the second term.
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Prime Minister Modi is also expected to meet with billionaire businessman Elon Musk during his trip.
He will reportedly meet several members of Trump’s cabinet, as well as US business leaders and members of the Indian-American community.