Bengaluru (Karnataka), February 13: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Tejasvi Surya expressed optimism regarding the enhancement of India-US bilateral relations during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to the United States.
Speaking to ANI, Surya highlighted the strategic significance of the India-US relationship and emphasized India’s vital role in global sectors like science and entrepreneurship. He also stressed the importance of the US as a crucial partner in India’s national priorities.
“India-US relationship is an important relationship for both the countries. The bilateral relationship is only growing stronger with the new administration in place. India plays an important role in the scientific and entrepreneurial sectors in the US, and the US is a very important partner in many areas of national importance for India,” said Surya.
Prime Minister Modi arrived in the US for a two-day visit, invited by US President Donald Trump. This visit marks PM Modi’s first trip to the United States since Trump’s re-election for a second term.
Upon landing in the US, PM Modi was warmly received by India’s Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials. The Indian diaspora in Washington DC gathered at Blair House to greet him, chanting slogans like “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” and “Modi Modi.” PM Modi expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome despite the cold weather.
“A warm reception in the winter chill. Despite the cold weather, the Indian diaspora in Washington DC has welcomed me with a very special welcome. My gratitude to them,” PM Modi shared on X (formerly Twitter).
PM Modi further conveyed his eagerness to engage in discussions with President Trump, stating that he looked forward to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. He posted on X, “Landed in Washington DC a short while ago. Looking forward to meeting @POTUS Donald Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Our nations will keep working closely for the benefit of our people and a better future for our planet.”
Earlier on Wednesday (local time), PM Modi met US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard in Washington DC, where they discussed various aspects of the India-US friendship.