Modi Looks to Solidify India’s Tech Ambition With US Visit
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Narendra Modi arrives in the US on his first official state visit with India’s geopolitical clout higher than at any point since he took power in 2014. He’ll be looking to leverage that to become an indispensable partner for American tech ambitions.
The trip will be a high-profile affair, complete with a banquet at the White House and an address to the US Congress, making Modi the first Indian prime minister to speak in front of the legislature twice. Beside meeting US President Joe Biden, he is catching up with private-sector leaders including Tesla Inc.’s Elon Musk, who said he’s planning to visit India next year.