Trump invites PM Modi to visit White House, says US Ambassador to India

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on behalf of US President Donald Trump to visit the White House in the near future, according to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor who shared the development on social media platform X.

‎”Secretary Marco Rubio extended an invite on behalf of President Donald Trump, for Prime Minister Modi to visit the White House in the near future,” Gor said in a post on X after Rubio conveyed President Trump’s invitation to Modi during his meeting with the Prime Minister on Saturday.

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‎Prime Minister Modi on Saturday held extensive talks with visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and enhancing cooperation on pressing regional and global challenges, including developments in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific.

‎The high-level meeting reflected the growing strategic alignment between New Delhi and Washington as the two democracies deepen collaboration in defence, trade, emerging technologies, energy security and regional stability amid evolving geopolitical dynamics.

‎The invitation is being seen as a signal of continuity in ties between the two countries under Trump’s presidency, with both sides expected to further strengthen cooperation on global and regional challenges. Modi and Trump have shared a warm rapport dating back to Trump’s first term in office, marked by high-profile events such as the “Howdy Modi” gathering in Houston in 2019 and the “Namaste Trump” event in Ahmedabad in 2020.

‎Diplomatic observers say a possible Modi visit to Washington could provide an opportunity for discussions on trade issues, defence procurement, supply-chain resilience and geopolitical developments in West Asia and the Indo-Pacific region.

‎While no official dates for the visit have been announced, officials on both sides are expected to work through diplomatic channels to finalise the details in the coming weeks.

‎India and the United States have increasingly described each other as key strategic partners, with bilateral ties expanding significantly over the last decade. The two countries are also part of the Quad grouping alongside Japan and Australia, aimed at promoting a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific.