New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will land in the US in a few hours. He will be meeting US President Donald Trump. This will be the first after Trump’s second innings as the US President. Modi will visit the US on February 12-February 13 after his three-day visit to France. PM Modi will be meeting the US President on February 13.
This will be the fourth meeting between the two. The first-ever meeting between Modi and Trump was in 2017. In this article, let us look at the number of times PM Narendra Modi held meetings with Donald Trump.
Years when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump met
June 2017
September 2019
February 2020
Modi and Trump’s First Meet: June 2017
In June 2017, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met for the first time in Washington, DC. They promised to work together to fight terrorism and warned Pakistan about its actions. The leaders praised the strong relationship between their countries. They talked about increasing trade and security cooperation. Modi was the first foreign leader to dine with Trump at the White House. Trump’s firm stance on Pakistan was seen as a win for India. During a news conference in the White House’s Rose Garden, Trump said, “The relationship between India and the United States has never been stronger.” He called himself and Modi “world leaders in social media”. Modi labelled the US as India’s “primary partner” for growth and invited Trump and his family to visit India, which Trump accepted.
Howdy Modi: A Historic Rally in Houston (2019)
The “Howdy Modi” event took place on September 22, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. This community summit featured speeches by Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, highlighting the strong partnership between India and the United States. Organised by the Texas India Forum, the event celebrated the contributions of Indian Americans and the cultural and economic ties between the two nations. More than 50,000 people attended, making it one of the largest receptions for a foreign leader in the US. Modi spoke about the strength of US-India relations and the Indian diaspora’s contributions, while Trump discussed defence, technology, and energy partnerships. “Howdy Modi” helped strengthen the Indian-American community and emphasised the importance of US-India relations globally.
Namaste Trump: Strengthening Ties in India (2020)
The “Namaste Trump” event took place on February 24 and 25, 2020, in India. This marked President Donald Trump’s and his family’s first visit to India. A major rally occurred in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, as a follow-up to the “Howdy Modi” event in Houston. Over 100,000 people attended the rally at Motera Stadium (now known as Narendra Modi Stadium), with reports suggesting attendance reached 125,000. The Indian government renamed the event “Kem Chho Trump” to emphasise Indian nationalism. During the visit, Trump and Modi discussed 5G connectivity and trade deals and signed a $3 billion defence agreement.
This article chronicles three meetings between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump. It details their first meeting in 2017, the massive “Howdy Modi!” event in 2019, and the reciprocal “Namaste Trump” visit to India in 2020. These summits highlight the strengthening of US-India relations across trade, defence, and cultural exchanges, showcasing the significance of the bilateral partnership. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
