On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk at the Blair House in Washington, where he is currently residing during his two-day visit to the United States. In the early hours of Thursday, Prime Minister Modi arrived in Washington, DC, for his first visit to the United States following the return of Donald Trump to the White House.
Elon Musk was seen with his children entering Blair residence, the guest residence of the United States president.
#UPDATE | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk begins at Blair House in Washington, DC. https://t.co/pGYSFcoWbC
— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025
PM Modi posted on X shortly after the meeting with Musk, saying that he discussed “India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance'” with the tech billionaire.
“I had an excellent meeting with @elonmusk in Washington, DC.” We engaged in a conversation about a variety of topics, including those that are particularly important to him, such as technology, innovation, mobility, and space. PM Modi discussed India’s initiatives to promote reform and “Minimum Government, Maximum Governance” on X.
In a separate post, Prime Minister Modi shared glimpses of his candid moments with Elon Musk’s children, stating, “It was also a pleasure to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to discuss a diverse array of topics!”
It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s high-profile visit to the United States has attracted considerable attention, particularly due to his scheduled encounters with influential figures such as Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, as well as the recently sworn-in US President Donald Trump.
One of the notable highlights of PM Modi’s visit was his encounter with Elon Musk, the tech billionaire who has been appointed as a special US government employee, responsible for the newly established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Despite the fact that the official agenda for the discussions between the US President and Prime Minister Modi has not been disclosed, the visit is occurring at a critical juncture, as a result of Donald Trump’s recent threats to impose tariffs on countries that he believes are “harming” the US economy. In the lead-up to Prime Minister Modi’s visit, Donald Trump specifically targeted China, India, and Brazil, which contributed to the heightened tension.
Modi and Musk Meet
Sources cited in various reports indicated that discussions regarding Musk’s satellite broadband service, Starlink, were anticipated to occur during this meeting.
Although the specifics of these plans remain confidential, the government of India was hoping to incorporate Starlink’s efforts to launch satellite broadband services in India, according to reports from Reuters.
Prime Minister Modi appeared to receive a gift from Tesla CEO Elon Musk during their meeting, according to excerpts that were recently publicly disclosed.
This is the first visit to the United States by Prime Minister Modi since Donald Trump assumed his second term in office. Upon his arrival in Washington, DC for a two-day visit at the invitation of President Trump, Prime Minister Modi was greeted by India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials at the airport.
#WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC.
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— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025
PM Modi expressed his eagerness to engage with President Donald Trump and strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership upon his arrival.
The visit was previously emphasized by Prime Minister Modi as an occasion to reflect on the successes of the collaboration during his first term and to establish a plan for the further strengthening of the relationship between the two nations.
