Indian and U.S. diplomats are trying to arrange a February meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, two Indian sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.

The meeting, if finalised, is expected to strengthen ties between the two strategic partners, particularly in countering China, boosting trade relations, and easing skilled worker visa processes. These are key items likely to feature on the agenda,

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar was asked about the possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump who recently became the 47th President of the United States. Jaishankar,

India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with the US and make it easier for its citizens to get skilled worker visas, two topics that will be on the agenda if the leaders meet,

Indian and US diplomats are trying to arrange a meeting in February between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump in Washington as worries rise over tariffs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s relationship with the world’s biggest economies has helped to build trust in India’s economy, which will help the nation overcome any “negative impacts” from shifts in global trade under US President Donald Trump,