PM Modi and Trump to Meet Soon as US Official Confirms Positive Relations and Upcoming Quad Summit

Sep 25, 2025 04:11 pm CST

A senior US State Department official has confirmed plans for a meeting between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their "very, very positive" relationship despite recent trade tensions. The official also revealed preparations for the next Quad Summit to be hosted by India either later this year or early 2026, while addressing ongoing discussions about Russian oil purchases, new H-1B visa fees, and the revocation of Chabahar Port exceptions, emphasizing that the US still considers India a "critical partner" in the Indo-Pacific region.