Washington, DC [US], February 13 (HBTV): Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday (local time) for a two-day visit. His visit to the US comes at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials welcomed PM Modi at the airport.

This will be PM Modi's first visit to the United States after Donald Trump assumed office for a second term. During his visit, PM Modi will hold a meeting with US President Trump.

Members of the Indian community have gathered outside Blair House to welcome PM Modi. They braved the harsh winter and gathered outside Blair House to welcome the prime minister.

Speaking to ANI, Baburaj, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, 'I live in Virginia, I belong to Telangana. Today, the Indian diaspora is so excited. All Indians are excited to see him.'

Srinivas, another member of the Indian diaspora, said that members of the Indian community are excited that the US gave the 'highest priority' to PM Modi. 'We are here, Indian-American diaspora, all the people are here to welcome Prime Minister Modi. We are so excited that the US gave the highest priority to our prime minister. He is coming here for all 1.4 billion people,' he told ANI.

PM Modi will be staying at Blair House — the historic guest lodging for dignitaries visiting the White House. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across the street from the White House, this historic home is no ordinary guest house. Blair House has hosted presidents, royalty, and world leaders, earning its nickname as 'the world's most exclusive hotel.'

Blair House is more than just a luxurious guest house. It's a symbol of American hospitality and diplomacy, a place where relationships are forged, and history is made. It is a luxurious, 70,000-square-foot extension of the White House.

Before departing for his visit, PM Modi noted that his trip to the US will be an opportunity to build on the successes of collaboration during his first term and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen the partnership between the two nations.

In his departure statement, PM Modi said, 'Although this will be our first meeting following his historic electoral victory and inauguration in January, I have a very warm recollection of working together in his first term in building a Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between India and the US.'

'This visit will be an opportunity to build upon the successes of our collaboration in his first term and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen our partnership, including in the areas of technology, trade, defence, energy, and supply chain resilience. We will work together for the mutual benefit of the people of our two countries and shape a better future for the world,' he added.    

(ANI)