​Camaraderie with Trump, meeting Elon Musk & more: PM Modi's two-day US visit in pictures

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking his first visit to Washington after Trump’s second-term inauguration. The meeting aimed to strengthen India-US ties, focusing on trade, defence, and strategic cooperation. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

President Trump welcomed PM Modi with a warm hug, highlighting the strong personal rapport between the two leaders. The leaders posed for photographs before proceeding with discussions on key bilateral issues, including trade and security partnerships. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi was accompanied by external affairs minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval, and ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra as he met President Trump and top American officials. Their discussions focused on strengthening diplomatic, security, and trade relations between the two nations. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

During a joint press conference, PM Modi and US President Trump spoke about enhancing Indo-US cooperation. Trump reaffirmed his commitment to balancing trade ties, while Modi emphasised shared economic and strategic interests between the two democracies. (Image source: PTI)

PM Modi referenced President Trump’s "MAGA" slogan, stating that India’s vision of "Viksit Bharat" aligned with America’s economic goals. He highlighted the “MEGA” (Make Economy Grow Again) partnership, emphasising economic and technological collaboration between the two nations. (Image source: X)

US President Trump presented a signed copy of his book to PM Modi as a token of goodwill. The exchange reflected their warm diplomatic ties and mutual commitment to deepening Indo-US relations across multiple sectors. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk met PM Modi along with his family. They discussed technological advancements, space exploration, and artificial intelligence. PM Modi appreciated Musk’s contributions to innovation and India’s growing role in global technological progress. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

Elon Musk gifted PM Modi a heat shield tile from the 5th test flight of Starship, conducted on October 13, 2024. The gift symbolised Indo-US collaboration in space exploration and advanced technology. (Image source: X)

PM Modi met the US director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, and congratulated her on her appointment. They discussed India-US strategic cooperation, intelligence sharing, and defence collaborations, reinforcing strong bilateral security ties. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi met US national security advisor Mike Waltz to discuss defence, technology and security cooperation. They explored potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and space technology, further strengthening strategic ties. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi met entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, along with his father-in-law. Their conversation covered innovation, cultural ties, and India’s global economic role, reflecting the growing people-to-people and business connections between India and the US. (Image source: X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi’s visit to Washington concluded with reaffirmations of India-US strategic ties. His engagements with President Trump, key officials, and business leaders underscored growing collaboration in defence, technology, and trade, marking a new chapter in bilateral relations. (Image source: PTI)