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Elon Musk said he will be visiting India later this year and called the telephonic conversation with PM Modi an “honour.”
Elon Musk with PM Modi | File Image
US billionaire Elon Musk announced on Saturday that he plans to visit India later this year, signalling the strengthening ties between the country and his ventures.
Tesla and SpaceX CEO appreciated the opportunity to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and called it an “honour.” PM Modi held a teleconference with Musk on Friday.
Elon Musk, in a post on X, said, “It was an honor to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year!” He also retweeted PM Modi’s post about their discussion on shared interests in technology, innovation, space, and mobility.
After speaking to Musk, PM Modi said on X that India remains committed to advancing the country’s partnerships with the US in domains such as innovation and technology.
“Spoke to @elonmusk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington DC earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation,” he said.
Modi-Musk Washington Meet
PM Modi last met with Elon Musk during his official visit to the United States in February this year. Musk was accompanied by his three children at the time.
As per the Ministry of External Affairs, their discussions focused on enhancing cooperation between Indian and American entities in areas such as innovation, space exploration, artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
Notably, Tesla is on the verge of entering the Indian market, while Elon Musk’s Starlink is also looking to expand its footprint in the country.
Recently, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held talks with Starlink officials to explore their technology, partnerships, and investment strategies.
Although Jio and Airtel have signed agreements with SpaceX for Starlink services, operations are currently on hold due to pending government approvals related to security and spectrum.
