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Prime Minister Narendra Modi started his visit to the United States by holding his first meeting with Tulsi Gabbard. The meeting was held shortly after Gabbard was confirmed as the US Director of National Intelligence. PM Modi shared a photograph with Gabbard on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said they spoke about various aspects of India’s friendship with the US.
“Met USA’s Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she’s always been a strong votary,” the prime minister wrote in his post on X.
Met USA’s Director of National Intelligence, @TulsiGabbard in Washington DC. Congratulated her on her confirmation. Discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship, of which she’s always been a strong votary. pic.twitter.com/w2bhsh8CKF
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
On Wednesday, after a heated hearing, the US Senate endorsed President Donald Trump’s director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. While the Republicans were initially sceptical, they ultimately supported Gabbard’s bid. After assuming the office, the Hindu lawmaker from Hawaii will supervise the nation’s 18 intelligence agencies.
In the past, she has garnered criticism for her Russia-friendly statements, her encounter with former Syrian President Bashar Assad, and her earlier support for renowned American whistleblower Edward Snowden.
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Prime Minister garnered a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora after he landed in Washington DC on Wednesday. PM Modi’s two-day visit to the United States came at the invitation of Trump, who was known to have close ties with the prime minister during his first stint in the White House.
“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,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X.
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.… pic.twitter.com/dDMun17fPq
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
During his visit, the prime minister will stay at the Blair House, located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly opposite the White House. The 70,000-square-foot establishment is known for hosting several presidents, royalty, and global leaders. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that his visit to Washington would strengthen the existing collaboration and establish new frameworks for partnership between both nations.
“Although this will be our first meeting following his historic electoral victory and inauguration in January, I have a very warm recollection of working together in his first term in building a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US,” the prime minister said in the statement.
A warm reception in the winter chill!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them. pic.twitter.com/H1LXWafTC2
“This visit will be an opportunity to build upon the successes of our collaboration in his first term and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen our partnership, including in the areas of technology, trade, defence, energy, and supply chain resilience. We will work together for the mutual benefit of the people of our two countries and shape a better future for the world,” he added. After Trump won the 2024 US presidential election, the two leaders spoke on the telephone twice.
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