Washington, D.C. – As part of his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet with the CEOs of 20 leading American companies in Washington. The event, organized by the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), will not only bring together business leaders but also feature some of the top officials from the Biden administration.
The meeting is expected to be attended by prominent executives from various sectors, including IT, telecommunications, FMCG, logistics, and industrials. Among the notable business leaders scheduled to meet with the Prime Minister are Shantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe Systems; Julie Sweet, CEO of Accenture; Ryan McInerney, CEO of Visa Inc; Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard; and James Quincey, CEO of The Coca-Cola Company.
According to insiders familiar with the event, the gathering will provide a private platform for fruitful discussions between Prime Minister Modi and these influential CEOs, fostering stronger ties between India and the United States. The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, led by Dr. Mukesh Aghi, is playing a crucial role in facilitating this meeting and promoting bilateral trade and investment.
In addition to the private meetings, Prime Minister Modi is expected to address a gathering of over 1,500 diaspora and business leaders at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington. This event aims to strengthen the connection between the Indian diaspora and India’s business community while highlighting the growing relationship between the two countries.
This meeting comes after Prime Minister Modi’s attendance at a State Dinner hosted by President Joe Biden at the White House. It serves as a crucial step in furthering the dialogue and collaboration between India and the United States, not only in the business sphere but also across various sectors.
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum, expressed optimism about the evolving relationship between India and the United States, noting that both countries are overcoming historical hesitations and forging a more concrete and extensive partnership. Aghi highlighted India’s independent stance in international forums while also aligning with the positions of the United States.
Following his engagements in Washington, Prime Minister Modi will embark on an official visit to Cairo, Egypt, at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. However, before that, he will lead the Yoga Day celebrations at the United Nations headquarters in New York.
The visit to the United States marks an important milestone in India-US relations, signaling a deepening and broadening partnership between the two countries. With the involvement of key business leaders and top officials from the Biden administration, this meeting promises to foster greater collaboration and set the stage for future cooperation in various sectors, further solidifying the strategic partnership between India and the United States.
