International relationsBiden and Modi moving toward closer defense cooperation
U.S.-India summit to discuss joint weapons production and procurement
U.S. President Joe Biden and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend an official arrival ceremony at the start of Modi's visit to the White House. © Reuters
WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on Thursday, and discuss joint production of fighter jet engines and increasing the number of repair bases for U.S. naval vessels in India.