Washington, D.C. – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Donald Trump, is set to be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025, and and will focus on new promises of trade and important military cooperation. The meeting is most likely to be centered on negotiations regarding tariff reductions, deepening economic relations, and other international issues.
India on the other hand, has done incentive preparations through other hardline measures such as the purchasing of liquefied natural gas, battle tanks, and jet engines. Rumors suggest these efforts are described as a “gift” to obtain favor from the US. Trump has previously commented on India’s trade relations, but during his first term, Trump maintained positive relations with India.
Moreover, PM Modi is meeting the entrepreneurial icon Elon Musk, so that they can have a full-fledged conversation regarding the entry of Starlink into India’s satellite broadband market. Another factor that draws attention is the expansion of Starlink to Bhutan before India, as it signals India’s hesitation due to security and pricing issues. However, the Indian government does support Musk’s suggestion regarding spectrum auctions instead of auctions.
Prakash Reddy, a BJP leader, remained pleased after the Modi-Trump meeting and said that the meeting can provide solutions to focus on Ukraine-Russia and Gaza-Israel conflicts. “These meetings will help resolve issues that afflict people around the world,” he stated.
David Smith, Chairman of Sinclair Broadcast Group, praised India-U.S. collaboration in technology and communications, highlighting advancements in Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) technology for mobile broadcasting. He emphasized Sinclair’s role in India’s media evolution.
Meanwhile, former U.S. trade official Mark Linscott projected that India and the U.S. could finalize a major trade deal within the first year of Trump’s new term, despite potential tariff disputes.
The White House confirmed a joint press conference at 5:10 PM ET (10:10 PM GMT) following the leaders’ meeting, marking a crucial moment in U.S.-India relations.
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