India and the United States have deepened defense and strategic ties in recent years, including through joint military exercises. Trump's national security adviser Michael Flynn spoke by telephone to his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval on Jan. 22. It was one of the first such calls made by the incoming administration. The White House said at the time that they had discussed ways to work together to promote peace and stability from South Asia through Southeast Asia into the broader Asia-Pacific region. A spokesman for India's foreign ministry said at the time it was a good call, but there were no plans for immediate talks between Modi and Trump.

New Delhi - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet President Donald Trump during a trip to the United States next week, the foreign ministry in New Delhi said on Friday.

Modi, who will visit Washington from Feb. 12-13, will be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the inauguration of President Trump, India's top career diplomat Vikram Misri told reporters.

The visit will be a valuable opportunity to engage the new administration on all areas of mutual interest, he said, adding that Modi would hold a bilateral meeting with Trump.

This has been one of our strongest international partnerships in recent years and the prime minister's visit is in line with our steady engagement with the new administration, Misri said.

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