Former U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to meet with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi next week. The meeting is scheduled during Modi’s trip to the U.S. for several official gatherings.
At a Michigan campaign event, Trump criticized India as a major trade abuser yet praised Modi as “fantastic.”
Modi is set to arrive in Wilmington, Delaware—home of President Joe Biden—this weekend. He will participate in the Quad Leaders’ summit with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
Initiated in 2007, the Quad alliance has gained momentum under Biden’s leadership, particularly as a strategy to counter China.
This summit will be Biden’s final one as president, following his decision not to seek re-election. Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the Democratic ticket in his stead.
Following the summit, Modi will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York and meet with members of the Indian community.
Although no longer in office, Trump met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in Florida in July. Orban, a nationalist and ally, supports Trump’s potential return to the presidency in November.
