Wed Sep 18 07:13:09 UTC 2024: ## Trump to Meet with Modi During US Visit Next Week

**FLINT, MICHIGAN –** Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week, according to a report from Reuters. The meeting, the details of which have not been released, is expected to occur during Modi’s visit to the United States from September 21st to 23rd.

The meeting comes at a time when Modi is set to attend the fourth Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware, hosted by US President Joe Biden. The summit will focus on reviewing progress and setting future goals for the Quad, a strategic grouping of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia.

Modi will also participate in the UN General Assembly’s “Summit of the Future” in New York City, where he will address the theme of “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow.” He will also hold bilateral meetings with several world leaders and engage with the Indian-American community.

Trump and Modi enjoyed a strong personal rapport during Trump’s presidency (2017-2021). Their relationship fostered closer US-India ties, particularly in defense and strategic cooperation, aimed at countering China’s growing influence. While there were occasional trade disputes, their partnership remained solid, culminating in deeper security collaboration through initiatives like the Quad.

Trump’s outreach to the Indian-American community, recognizing its political significance, also played a role in the strong US-India ties during his presidency. Their time in office laid the groundwork for an enduring US-India strategic partnership based on mutual interests.

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