Wed Sep 18 02:22:00 UTC 2024: ## Trump to Meet with Modi Next Week Amidst Indian Prime Minister’s US Visit

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he will meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. The meeting comes as Modi is scheduled to visit the United States for a series of official events, including a summit with US President Joe Biden and other Quad leaders in Delaware on September 21st.

Trump made the announcement at a campaign event in Michigan, calling India “a very big abuser on trade” but adding that Modi was “fantastic.” No further details on the location or purpose of the meeting were provided.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs has published Modi’s US schedule, which includes engagements in New York, but does not mention a meeting with Trump.

The meeting comes amid a trend of world leaders meeting with Trump during their US visits, even when attending summits or meetings with the current US President. This trend has become more prominent in recent months, particularly as Trump is a Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election.

Trump and Modi enjoyed a warm relationship during Trump’s presidency. Notably, the two leaders praised each other at the “Howdy, Modi!” event in Texas in 2019, which drew over 50,000 attendees. Modi also hosted a large rally for Trump during his visit to India in 2020, with attendees sporting “Namaste Trump” hats.

While the meeting between Modi and Trump will likely be a high-profile event, the specific topics to be discussed remain unclear.

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