Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Saturday said it was an honour to speak with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and confirmed that he looks forward to visiting India later this year.
The conversation between the billionaire entrepreneur and the Prime Minister revolved around potential collaborations in technology and innovation.
“It was an honour to speak with PM Modi. I am looking forward to visiting India later this year,” Musk posted on X.
PM Modi also shared details of the interaction, saying he spoke with Musk on various matters, building on discussions they had during a meeting in Washington, D.C. earlier this year.
“Spoke to Elon Musk and talked about various issues, including the topics we covered during our meeting in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. We discussed the immense potential for collaboration in the areas of technology and innovation. India remains committed to advancing our partnerships with the US in these domains,” the Prime Minister said in a post on X.
During PM Modi’s visit to the US in February, he had met with Musk and discussed a broad range of topics, including space, mobility, and innovation.
“Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington, D.C. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology, and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance,’” PM Modi had posted following the meeting.
This renewed engagement comes as Tesla is reportedly preparing to enter the Indian market. It also aligns with ongoing discussions on a bilateral trade agreement between India and the United States.
Meanwhile, Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with senior executives from Musk’s satellite venture, Starlink, in Delhi earlier this week.
“Met a delegation from Starlink, comprising Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight. Discussions covered Starlink’s cutting-edge technology platform, their existing partnerships, and future investment plans in India,” Goyal shared on X.
— IANS
