Thu Feb 13 08:59:48 UTC 2025: ## Modi Arrives in Washington for High-Stakes Meeting with Trump
**Washington, D.C.** – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington D.C. today for a high-profile meeting with President Donald Trump. The meeting comes at a time of significant global tension, with issues like Trump’s trade tariffs, his controversial Gaza peace plan, and immigration policies expected to dominate discussions.
Modi’s visit marks his first meeting with Trump since the latter’s inauguration. He is the fourth world leader to be hosted at the White House by President Trump this term, following meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, and King Abdullah II of Jordan. In addition to his meeting with President Trump, PM Modi also met with US intelligence official Tulsi Gabbard and is scheduled to meet with tech billionaire Elon Musk.
While both leaders aim to strengthen bilateral ties, the talks are anticipated to be complex, given the current geopolitical landscape and the significant policy differences between the two nations. The outcome of the meeting will be closely watched by global observers.
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