Donald Trump to Host PM Modi in Washington Later This Year: WH
Trump had earlier spoken to PM Modi on 24 January after being sworn-in as the US President.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and congratulated him on his recent electoral success, the White House said.
Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that Trump congratulated Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on their electoral victories.
“The President spoke with German Chancellor Merkel and Indian Prime Minister Modi earlier today (Sunday) to congratulate them on their parties’ success in recent elections,” Spicer said.
Following the elections held in five states that begun on 4 February and ended on 9 March after polling was rescheduled in some constituencies, Modi’s BJP formed the government in four states: Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur.
According to a White House statement then, Trump had “emphasised that the US considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world”. The two leaders had exchanged invitations for visits.
"President Trump also said he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in Washington later this year," the White House said in a statement. No date for the visit was mentioned.
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