Washington DC:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Tesla CEO Elon Musk today during his two -day visit to the United States who started on Wednesday. The Prime Minister met Musk, a narrow ally of Donald Trump, hours for his bilateral with the American president.
The three young children of the SpaceX CEO accompanied him when he arrived in Blair House, the Pension of the US President. They were sitting with Mr Musk when he met PM Modi.
Space, mobility, technology and innovation were the most important topics that were discussed during the meeting with the technical billionaire, the prime minister on X.
#WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway in Blair House in Washington, DC.
(Video: Ani/DD) pic.twitter.com/74pq4q1frd
– Ani (@ani) February 13, 2025
Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk In Washington DC. We have discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about, such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I spoke about the efforts of India for reform and promoting 'minimal government, maximum governance'. pic.twitter.com/tngnajjhs2
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
The prime minister also shared various photos from the meeting where he was seen to communicate with three young children.
It was also a pleasure to meet the Lord @elonmuskFamily and to talk about a wide range of topics! pic.twitter.com/0wteqbavpt
– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
Elon Musk was later seen from Blair House and hand in hand with his son.
#WATCH | Tesla CEO Elon Musk starts from Blair House in Washington, DC, after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi concludes. pic.twitter.com/ZV72CRPZEGEG
– Ani (@ani) February 13, 2025
Earlier today, the prime minister met the American national security adviser Michael Waltz. Foreign Minister of the Union and NSA Ajit Doval were also present during the meeting.
After his arrival he met Tulsi Gabbard, who took the oath of Ambt as the 8th American director of National Intelligence in the presence of Trump only a few hours earlier.
He also met India-Origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
PM Modi and Musk – who supervise the Ministry of Efficiency of the Government in the Trump regime – have gathered several times in the past. In 2015 he visited the Tesla facility in San Jose when he received a personal tour from Musk.
During the meeting with PM Modi, Trump will urge an “honest” trade agreement with India, while the two leaders will also discuss a new defense partnership and military sale during the meeting, said Senior White House officials. PM Modi will hold a joint press conference with Trump.
This is the first visit of PM Modi to the United States after his “good friend” Trump's election win.
