WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet US President Donald Trump when he travels to Washington later this year. "President Trump has said he looks forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in Washington later this year," a statement issued by the White House said on Wednesday. "President Donald J Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate him on the outcome of India's recent state-level elections," the White House said in a readout of the call which took place on Monday.Earlier, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters on Monday that Trump congratulated Modi and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on their electoral victories. "The two leaders also used the occasion to reflect on the Chancellor's March 17 visit to the White House. The President said he looked forward to visiting Hamburg, Germany for the G-20 Summit on July 7th and 8th," the White House said.Previously, PM Modi and US President Trump spoke on phone on January 24, when they had resolved to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" in the global fight against terrorism and for defence and security.According to a White House statement then, Trump had "emphasised that the US considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world.

Source: Times of India March 28, 2017 17:29 UTC