PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Elon Musk at Blair House

1600 Hrs EST (02:30 AM IST) – PM Modi to arrive at the White House 

1605 – 1650 Hrs EST (02:35- 3:20 AM IST) – Bilateral meeting

1710 – 1740 Hrs EST (03:40 AM-04:10 AM IST)- Press statements by PM Modi and Trump

1740 – 1840 Hrs EST (04:10 AM-05:10 AM) – Dinner hosted by President Trump

These timings are subject to change based on real-time developments

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC. The meeting was followed by Modi’s earlier discussions with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. 

“Today’s meetings with PM Modi and his government will build up on the accomplishments of the last Trump administration and the two leaders will focus on key areas of defence, trade, energy infrastructure, regional partnerships. Relating to build on defence sales to India, to ensure they are prioritising the use of American technology, the President is also focussed on unleashing American energy to the rest of the world and will prioritise India as the key importer of America’s natural resources to power their economy,” the US official said.

The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz begins at Blair House in Washington, DC. EAM Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval are also in the meeting.

#WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz begins at Blair House in Washington, DC.

EAM Dr S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval are also in the meeting.

(Video: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/zG83CwKC6c

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

A senior White House official says, “On China, the President is very proud to have really augmented and strengthened the partnership with India particularly in the border crisis with Chinese…India is a critical part of our Indo-Pacific strategy. It has been in the public domain for sometime and I expect that will continue…”

A senior White House official says, “Today, President Trump will host PM Modi of India for an official working visit. This will include a bilateral meeting, joint press conference and dinner. President Trump is proud of his close relationship with PM Modi and his record of strengthening ties between the US and India. He is looking forward to continuing to build on the bonds of friendship between our two countries.”

Senior trump admin officials say Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have natural warmth, dating back to Prez’s 1st term. They did large public events together in the US and India. It matters in diplomacy.

Senior trump admin officials: PM Modi, Prez Trump have natural warmth, dating back to Prez’s 1st term. They did large public events together in US, & India. It matters in diplomacy.

— Sidhant Sibal (@sidhant) February 13, 2025

PM Narendra Modi to hold bilateral meetings with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy today, 13th February at Blair House in Washington, DC.

#WATCH | PM Narendra Modi to hold bilateral meetings with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy today, 13th February at Blair House in Washington, DC.

PM Modi is staying at the Blair House during his visit… pic.twitter.com/HJyZwzKNx1

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump and other prominent American personalities during his two-day visit to the United States.
After a bilateral meeting with President Trump at the White House , both leaders will deliver a joint press statement followed by a dinner hosted by the US leader tonight.
The Prime Minister’s schedule includes meetings with the US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in the United States on Wednesday as he began his visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. 

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