Washington, February 13 (HS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the capital Washington DC on his visit to America after completing his visit to France. He was given a warm welcome at the airport. At 5:32 am Indian time, he wrote on X, I have landed in Washington DC a short while ago. I am looking forward to meetig US President Donald Trump and taking forward the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership. Our countries will continue to work together for the benefit of our people and a better future for our planet.

Indian immigrants also gave a warm welcome to Prime Minister Modi on his arrival here. The Prime Minister wrote on X, A warm welcome in the cold of winter. Despite the cold weather, Indian immigrants in Washington DC have given me a very special welcome. I express my gratitude to them.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard. Sharing this information on Twitter, the Prime Minister wrote, Discussed various aspects of India-US friendship with Gabbard. She has always been a strong supporter of India.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay at Blair House in Washington DC during his visit. Before his arrival, the Indian flag was installed in place of the American flag at Blair House. Prime Minister Modi and President Donald Trump are to have a bilateral meeting. Modi left for America from France on Wednesday. This is the second phase of his two-nation visit. He arrived in France on February 10.

Prime Minister Modi is to have a meeting with President Donald Trump at personal and delegation level. He is among the few world leaders who are visiting America after Trump’s swearing-in on January 20. Prime Minister Modi will also interact with business leaders and members of the Indian community during his visit to America.

Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar