Elon Musk Meets PM Modi During US Trip
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Synopsis
On February 14, Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and advisor to President Trump, met with Prime Minister Modi at Blair House, Washington D.C. They discussed collaboration in technology, space exploration, and sustainable development, as well as initiatives for good governance and entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk and PM Modi discussed innovation and technology.
- Collaboration between Indian and US entities was a key focus.
- The meeting included Musk's family, highlighting a personal touch.
- PM Modi emphasized India's governance reforms during their discussion.
- Musk has a significant role in the Trump administration.
Washington, Feb 14 (NationPress) Elon Musk, a prominent advisor to US President Donald Trump and CEO of Tesla, met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday evening at the Blair House in Washington D.C., as reported by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
During their meeting, PM Modi and Musk engaged in discussions on topics such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation.
According to a statement released on X by the MEA, the two leaders talked about enhancing collaboration between Indian and US entities in areas like innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development. They also explored opportunities for deeper cooperation in emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, and good governance.
Musk was joined by family members during the meeting, the statement added.
After the meeting, PM Modi tweeted: "Had a very productive discussion with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We addressed various topics, including his interests such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. I also shared India’s initiatives aimed at achieving ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance’.
Prior to their meeting, Musk was seen walking with his children towards Blair House. This moment was captured on a brief video.
This marks not the first occasion Musk has brought his children to an official engagement.
PM Modi arrived in Washington DC early Thursday for his inaugural visit to the US since Trump reclaimed the White House.
Musk's visit to the Prime Minister took place at the Blair House, a US government facility located less than 100 meters from the White House, where he was scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump later that day.
PM Modi was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Musk was accompanied by his family, including X, the five-year-old who shared the spotlight with his father and President Trump during a joint news briefing at the Oval Office earlier in the week.
PM Modi and Musk have previously met on various occasions, starting with a visit in 2015 when the Indian leader toured the San Jose facility of Tesla.
Musk has considered creating a more affordable version of Tesla for the Indian market, but progress on this idea has been limited.
Musk holds a significant position in the Trump administration, with the President assigning him the task of enhancing the efficiency of the federal government, aiming to make it leaner and more cost-effective. His initiatives have led to the closure of the US Agency for International Development, with its functions merged into the State Department, which previously had oversight over it.
Earlier, PM Modi welcomed National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at Blair House on Thursday and Tulsi Gabbard on Wednesday, who met with him shortly after being confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence, thereby becoming the head of the 18-member Intelligence Community in the United States.
