Modi Meets Ramaswamy: Trump Talks Next

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts

PM Modi met Vivek Ramaswamy. This meeting preceded talks with Trump. Ramaswamy withdrew from the White House race. He endorsed Donald Trump for president. Modi also met Michael Waltz, calling him a good friend of India.

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Aakhir Tak – In Depth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy during his two-day visit to the US. The meeting occurred shortly after his meeting with tech billionaire Elon Musk. His meeting with Republican leader Ramaswamy precedes his bilateral meeting with President Donald Trump. The purpose of Modi’s meeting is to strengthen India-US relations.

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Ramaswamy initially entered the race for the White House but ultimately withdrew. He gained significant attention for his outspoken performances in debates before eventually endorsing Donald Trump for the presidency. He was also a member of Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) but later resigned. However, he denied any rift with the tech billionaire, maintaining that his departure was not due to disagreements.

PM Modi met US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and called him a “great friend of India”. “He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology, and security are important aspects of India-USA ties, and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space, and more,” PM Modi said in a post on X. This meeting is important for better relations between India and the US.

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He later met Elon Musk, whose children accompanied him to Blair House. In visuals that surfaced online, Musk’s children were seen sitting attentively as their father spoke to the Indian Prime Minister. The Tesla CEO also gave a gift to PM Narendra Modi. The Indian diaspora in the US views these meetings with great interest, recognizing their potential impact on the relationship between the two countries.

PM Modi is also scheduled to discuss technology and security-related issues with Donald Trump. Both India and the United States are keen to enhance cooperation in these sectors. In addition, issues such as trade and investment are also likely to be on the agenda for discussions. The Indian government is promoting the “Make in India” initiative, which aims to transform India into a global manufacturing hub.

PM Modi’s meeting with Vivek Ramaswamy is an important step towards further strengthening the relations between India and the United States. Both leaders exchanged views on various issues and discussed the possibilities of cooperation between the two countries. This meeting is expected to further boost the economic and strategic partnership between India and the United States. The strong personal connection between Modi and leading figures in the US political and business landscape bodes well for future collaboration.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember