Donald Trump 'Looking Forward' To Meeting PM Modi On June 26: White House

Prime MinisterNarendra Modi on June 26 will hold talks with US President Donald Trumpon a range of issues, including India's concerns over possible changes in H1B visa rules and terrorism, in their first bilateral meeting after the new administration took over in the US.

The External Affairs Ministry in New Delhi said on Monday that their meeting would provide a new direction for a deeper bilateral engagement "on issues of mutual interest and consolidation of multi-dimensional strategic partnership."

In Washington, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump "looks forward" to his meeting with PM Modi on June 26 and discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral ties to "advance our common priorities: fighting terrorism, promoting economic growth and reforms, and expanding security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region."