Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington for a two-day visit, marking his first trip to the White House since Trump took office. The two leaders will hold a joint press briefing, a rare occurrence for Modi who rarely takes questions from reporters. Talks are expected to cover trade, defense, and immigration.
India's prime minister is set to meet the US president in Washington. The two-day trip marks Narendra Modi's first visit to the White House since Donald Trump took office. They will hold a joint press briefing, a rare move by the Indian leader who seldom takes questions from reporters. Mr Modi is the fourth leader to visit Mr Trump this year. Talks are expected to cover trade, defence and immigration. Ishan Garg and Nick Harper report.
We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
INDIA USA TRUMP MODI INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tariffs, immigration likely to top agenda of Modi-Trump meeting tomorrowTariffs likely on top of the agenda when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump tomorrow. Both leaders have had a good relationship, but this meeting — amid tensions surrounding trade and immigration — could stretch the friendship.
Read more »
India's Modi to meet Trump with planned tariff concessionsNEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is preparing additional tariff cuts ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump that could boost American exports to India and avoid a potential trade war, government officials said.
Read more »
Trump Blames Diversity Hiring for Washington DC Helicopter CrashFormer President Donald Trump has linked the fatal midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a military helicopter in Washington DC to diversity hiring practices, claiming that left-wing policies under previous administrations had sidelined qualified employees at the Federal Aviation Administration. While confirming the deaths of all those aboard both aircraft and acknowledging pilot error on the helicopter's part, Trump used a press conference to launch a scathing attack on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Read more »
Trump draws thousands to Washington rally for a pre-inauguration victory lapWASHINGTON: Thousands of Donald Trump's supporters waited for hours in the cold and rain to attend his victory rally on Sunday (Jan 19), a day before the president-elect returns to p
Read more »
Trump arrives in Washington as inauguration celebrations begin with fireworks, Elvis impersonatorSTERLING, Virginia — President-elect Donald Trump arrived in the Washington area on Saturday (Jan 18) evening for a celebration of his return to power ahead of an inauguration ceremony that has been upended by record cold temperatures.
Read more »
Thousands gather in Washington to protest Trump inaugurationWASHINGTON: Several thousand people, mostly women, gathered in Washington on Saturday (Jan 18) to protest President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, with some wearing the pink hats that marked the muc
Read more »