"Pleasure and honour to welcome PM Modi": Vivek Ramaswamy after bilateral meeting

Indian-origin entrepreneur and Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, said he had a "great meeting" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Blaire House, and it was a "pleasure and honour" to welcome the PM in the US.

He also affirmed hope that PM Modi has a "wonderful visit" to the United States.

"It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," Vivek Ramaswamy told ANI, after his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi.


Prime Minister Modi discussed India-US ties, innovation, biotechnology, with Ramaswamy.

"PM@narendramodimet with@VivekGRamaswamyat Blaire House today.They had insightful discussions on India-U.S. ties, innovation, biotechnology, and the role of entrepreneurship in shaping the future," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X.


Ramaswamy, had earlier been in the race for the White House but eventually pulled out. The Indian-origin entreprenuer who gained attention for his outspoken debate performances, had ended his presidential bid and threw his support behind Donald Trump whom he had earlier dubbed the "best president of 21st century".

He was also appointed to co-head the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) along with Elon Musk, but later stepped down from the role, reportedly due to differences with the Tesla CEO.

PM Modi, who arrived in the US on Wednesday (local time), is scheduled to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House later in the day.

This is PM Modi's first visit to the United States after Donald Trump assumed office for the second term. India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, and other officials PM Modi at the airport.

Upon arrival in the US, PM Modi said that he looked forward to meeting with the US President and building upon the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

In his departure statement, ahead of his US visit PM Modi noted that the visit will be an opportunity to build on the successes of collaboration in his first term and develop an agenda to further elevate and deepen the partnership between the two nations.