June 25, 2017

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the White House and meet US President Donald Trump on Monday. Trump spoke to Modi over the phone four days after he took office and said that the US considers India "a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world." This will be Modi's fifth visit to the US since he assumed power in 2014 and hence his visits to the US are far more frequent than former Indian prime ministers, indicating the importance of the US to India, and Modi's emphasis on US-Indian relations.

Since Trump assumed office, US diplomatic disputes have focused on its close allies. Trump didn't meet Indian leaders in a hurry, but there has been no major dispute between Washington and New Delhi either.

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