US NSA Mike Waltz Meets PM Modi in Washington
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Synopsis
On February 13, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in Washington. This meeting occurred at the Blair House, where Modi is also scheduled to meet President Donald Trump.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi met with US NSA Mike Waltz.
- Discussion centered on India-USA relations.
- Tulsi Gabbard also met PM Modi shortly after her appointment.
- PM Modi's delegation included key officials like S Jaishankar and Ajit Doval.
- Elon Musk is expected to meet PM Modi next.
Washington, Feb 13 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Thursday at the Blair House, a facility of the US government where he is residing for his upcoming meeting with US President Donald Trump.
No official summaries have been released thus far, marking this as the second high-ranking official from the Trump administration that the Prime Minister has met since his arrival on Wednesday.
Tulsi Gabbard, the newly appointed Director of National Intelligence, also met with the Prime Minister on Wednesday evening, shortly after taking her oath of office and being confirmed by the US Senate.
The Prime Minister’s team included External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Waltz is well-versed in Indian affairs. Previously, as a Republican member of the US House of Representatives, he served as co-chair of the congressional India Caucus alongside Democrat Ro Khanna. He has consistently advocated for strengthening the ties between India and the US.
Similarly, Gabbard has shown support for India in the past, having served as co-chair of the India Caucus when she was a member of the US House of Representatives. This means the Trump cabinet now includes two former co-chairs of this important caucus.
According to a statement from the PMO India on X, "They discussed various aspects of the India-USA friendship" during the Gabbard-PM Modi meeting.
The Prime Minister is also anticipated to meet Elon Musk, the tech entrepreneur who has become a trusted ally and advisor to President Trump. The President has tasked Musk with enhancing the efficiency of the federal government. Musk and PM Modi have previously met multiple times, including a visit to the Tesla facility in San Jose in 2015.
