A large gathering of Indian diaspora members assembled outside Blair House in Washington, DC, to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States. The crowd enthusiastically chanted “Vande Mataram,” “Bharat Mata Ki Jai,” and “Modi Modi” while waving Indian and US flags. Many carried posters that read “America Welcomes Narendra Modi.”
Blair House, where PM Modi is staying, is a prestigious guest residence located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from the White House. It serves as an extension of the White House and consists of four interconnected town houses, spanning 70,000 square feet.
This visit marks PM Modi’s first trip to the US since Donald Trump began his second term as President in January 2025. Modi will meet with Trump at the White House later today.
Bilateral Meetings and Diplomatic Engagements
Before his scheduled meeting with President Trump, PM Modi held discussions with key US figures, including:
- US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz
- Tesla CEO Elon Musk
- Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy
- US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard
Upon his arrival, PM Modi expressed his enthusiasm about strengthening US-India ties, posting 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 for a better future for our planet.”
After reaching Blair House, PM Modi greeted members of the Indian diaspora, shaking hands and acknowledging their support.
Official Statements on the Visit
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasized the importance of Modi’s visit, stating:
“A new chapter in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. PM @narendramodi arrives on an official working visit to Washington, D.C., USA. During the visit, PM will meet @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, members of the US Cabinet & industry leaders.”
PM Modi’s visit to the US follows his three-day trip to France, where he also met US Vice President JD Vance. Their discussions included US investments in clean, “reliable” nuclear technology to help India diversify its energy sources, according to an official statement from the White House.