Modi-Trump talks today: Stay at Blair House, 6 bilateral meetings in 36 hours – check full itinerary of PM’s US visit

Modi-Trump talks today: PM Modi had landed in the US for a two-day visit. In a whirlwind 36-hour stay, PM Modi is set to meet President Trump, discuss trade and defence, and potentially connect with business leaders, marking a pivotal moment in India-US relations.

Written By Gulam Jeelani
Updated13 Feb 2025, 09:30 AM IST
Modi-Trump talks today:: US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (AFP)
Modi-Trump talks today:: US President Donald Trump (L) shakes hands with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a joint press conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on February 25, 2020. (Photo by Prakash SINGH / AFP) (AFP)(HT_PRINT)

Modi to meet Trump: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington DC on Thursday for a two-day visit to the United States of America. Modi will be among the first foreign leaders to meet Donald Trump after the US leader took over as the 47th President of the United States.

Soon after his arrival, Prime Minister Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, the newly-confirmed Director of National Intelligence, US. Modi congratulated her on her confirmation and discussed strengthening the India-USA partnership.

During his 36-hour stay in the US, PM Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral meetings with President Trump in restricted and delegation-level formats.

Also Read | PM Modi to meet President Trump: What’s on the agenda?

PM Modi will meet President Donald Trump on February 13. Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on January 20.

Before meeting PM Modi, President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. On Tuesday, he also met with Jordan’s King Abdullah.

6 Bilateral Meetings, Stay at Blair House

During the US trip, Modi is scheduled to hold at least six bilateral meetings within a span of his 36-hour stay in the country. Modi is staying at Blair House, the US Presidential guest house, which is right across the road from the White House.

Modi and Trump will hold a bilateral meeting at the White House at 4 pm EST on Thursday which is 2.30 AM, February 14 Indian Time . The talks will likely focus on reducing import tariffs, increasing US energy and defence equipment purchases, and addressing long-standing trade issues. The meeting comes at a time when trade, defence cooperation, and energy have taken centre stage in India-US ties.

Private Dinner after Modi-Trump meeting

The Trump-Modi meeting will be followed by a private dinner. The two leaders will address the media in the Oval Office before or after the meeting.

Also Read | Modi-Trump talks: Will India’s concessions avert a tariff clash with the US?

PM Modi's meetings with Elon Musk and other US business executives have also been proposed during the visit, although nothing has been confirmed yet, Bloomberg reported.

Modi to meet Trump: Here is the full itinerary of PM Modi's US trip

-Six bilateral meetings on PM Modi’s agenda

-PM Modi landed at Joint Base Andrews in Washington DC at 6 PM EST which is 4:30 am on Wednesday, February 13, 2025 (IST)

-Modi arrives at the White House at 4 PM, February 13 EST, which is 2.30 AM, February 14, Indian time.   

-Meeting with President Trump at the White House at 2.35 IST on Thursday. The meeting will be held for at least 45 minutes. 

-Address the media in the Oval Office by the two leaders on 5.10 PM (EST) on February 13 which is 3.40 AM, February 14 in India. The press breifings will take half an hour

-Private dinner hosted by the US president on Thursday evening in the US 5.40 PM EST, which is 4.10 AM, Indian Time on February 14, Friday.

 

Key Takeaways
  • PM Modi is one of the first foreign leaders to meet President Trump, indicating strong diplomatic ties.
  • The visit includes six bilateral meetings focusing on trade, defense, and energy cooperation.
  • The meeting highlights the growing importance of India in US foreign policy.

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