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The spine-chilling winter did not stop the Indian diaspora from delivering a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he commenced his 2-day visit to the United States. After landing in Washington DC, the prime minister arrived in the famous Blair House, where he was greeted by his supporters who had gathered to welcome him.
The chants of “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Modi Modi” echoed throughout the skies at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, as the prime minister shook hands with the members of the Indian diaspora.
#WATCH | Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Blair House and greets the Indian diaspora gathered there.
— ANI (@ANI) February 12, 2025
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The 70,000-square-foot establishment is known for hosting several presidents, royalty, and global leaders. The prime minister took to X, formerly known as Twitter to thank his supporters for the warm welcome.
“A warm reception in the winter chill! Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them,” PM Modi wrote in his post, sharing some visuals from outside the Blair House.
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— 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
PM Modi and Trump to hold talks soon
The Prime Minister arrived in the US for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. He was welcomed at the Washington DC airport by India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials. This is the Indian premier’s first visit to the United States after Trump won the 2024 US presidential elections.
The prime minister is travelling to the US after he concluded his three-day visit to France. During his France visit, PM Modi met with US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday.
The two leaders discussed topics of mutual interest, including how the United States can assist India in diversifying its energy sourcing through investments in clean, “reliable” US nuclear technology, an official statement from the White House said. Following the meeting, the prime minister took the opportunity to share gifts with the Vance children and wished the Vice President’s son, Vivek, a happy birthday.
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.
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.
“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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