Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and owner of Twitter today. Following the encounter, Musk expressed his admiration for Modi, stating, "I'm a fan of Modi," during an interaction with reporters.
Musk further elaborated on their connection, describing the meeting as fantastic and expressing his fondness for the Prime Minister. He mentioned that Modi had previously visited Tesla's factory a few years ago, establishing a prior acquaintance. Musk also expressed his immense enthusiasm for India's future, emphasizing that he believes India holds more promise than any other large country in the world.
In addition to his various meetings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged with a range of experts, including health professionals, economists, academics, and entrepreneurs during his visit to the United States. Among these interactions was a meeting with renowned astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson, who is not only an author but also a science communicator.
Great meeting you today @elonmusk! We had multifaceted conversations on issues ranging from energy to spirituality. https://t.co/r0mzwNbTyN pic.twitter.com/IVwOy5SlMV
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
During their encounter, Tyson took the opportunity to recite a quote from his book, "Space Chronicles: Facing the Ultimate Frontier," capturing his perspective on the limitless nature of the sky. He stated, "For me, the sky is not the limit," while presenting his book to PM Modi. The Prime Minister responded with an enthusiastic "wah!" and both of them shared a moment of laughter, posing for photographers to capture the jovial occasion.
In New York City, held an extensive interaction with a group of academics. They shared their views on how to further strengthen the education sector in India with a focus on skills and innovation. I talked about the transformative potential of our National Education Policy. pic.twitter.com/SZFvsxYvIZ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Grammy award-winning Indian-American singer Falu (Falguni Shah) and her family in New York. Ray Dalio, an American investor, praises PM Modi as a transformative leader perfectly aligned with India's rise, emphasizing India's vast potential and the Prime Minister's popular support.
During his State visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a series of significant engagements planned. He will commemorate International Yoga Day at the United Nations headquarters in New York. The following day, PM Modi will make history as the first Indian leader to address the US Congress for the second time. Additionally, he will attend a state banquet with President Biden, the First Lady, and other esteemed guests.