As always, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is again making waves, this time with his visit to the United States meeting influential figures from several fields. Among them was Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Twitter owner, who expressed his belief that India holds great potential compared to other large countries and conveyed his immense enthusiasm for India’s future. He said, “I am confident Tesla will be in India and will do so as soon as humanly possible.”
In a recorded statement, Elon Musk expressed admiration for Prime Minister Modi, commending his sincere dedication to India and the efforts to encourage significant investments in the country. Musk referred to himself as a “fan of Modi” and highlighted the prime minister’s emphasis on India’s potential for solar energy investment. He described his discussions with Modi as highly productive.
Following their meeting, Prime Minister Modi took to Twitter and expressed his pleasure in meeting Elon Musk, mentioning their wide-ranging conversations on energy and spirituality. Musk responded to the tweet, expressing his gratitude and stating it was a privilege to meet Modi again.
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
Referring to their earlier meeting in 2015 when PM Modi visited the Tesla Motors factory in California, Musk said, “It was a fantastic meeting with the Prime Minister and I like him quite a lot. He visited our factory a few years ago. So, we have known each other for a while.
The Twitter CEO mentioned that Prime Minister Modi’s dedication to India is evident as he actively encourages and urges them to make substantial investments in the country, a move that aligns with their inclinations. However, the Twitter chief emphasised the need to determine the appropriate timing for such investments. He acknowledged Modi’s genuine intentions to prioritise India’s best interests, displaying a desire to foster an environment that is both welcoming and supportive to companies while ensuring that the nation benefits from these endeavours.
During his visit to New York, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also met American billionaire investor Ray Dalio. PM Modi expressed his desire for Dalio to enhance investments in India, and their discussion revolved around the reform-oriented direction of the Indian government.
Ray Dalio, the 73-year-old founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, commended PM Modi as a “reformed” leader and acknowledged India’s significant potential.
Met my friend, the distinguished author and investor @RayDalio. Urged him to deepen investments in India and also talked about the reform trajectory of our Government. pic.twitter.com/sgM9JSPtQn
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 21, 2023
Prime Minister Modi is visiting the United States from June 21-24, on the invitation of President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. As part of his visit, PM Modi will engage in discussions with more than twenty-five distinguished individuals from diverse fields, such as Nobel laureates, economists, artists, scientists, scholars, entrepreneurs, academicians, and experts from the health sector.
PM Modi is known for his powerful oratory skills, which have helped him connect with diverse audiences. His speeches have time and again made a tremendous impact globally. These meetings too are expected to bring oodles of opportunities to the country, marking a revolution in every sector.
