New Delhi: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet with Tesla CEO Elon Musk during his upcoming visit to the United States. The meeting, set to take place on June 22, aims to foster collaboration in various areas, including clean energy, electric vehicles, and space exploration.

During his visit to the US from June 21 to June 23, Prime Minister Modi will commence his trip by attending the International Day of Yoga celebration in New York City. Subsequently, he will engage in discussions with President Joe Biden and other US officials in Washington, DC.

On June 22, Prime Minister Modi will travel to Austin, Texas, where he will meet with Elon Musk at Tesla's renowned Gigafactory. As a pivotal manufacturing facility for Tesla electric vehicles, the Gigafactory holds significance in advancing electric mobility.

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The anticipated meeting between Modi and Musk is considered a platform to strengthen the collaboration between India and the US in the realms of clean energy and technology. With India being a substantial electric vehicle market, Tesla aims to expand its presence in the country, making the meeting an opportune moment for potential partnerships.

In addition to clean energy and electric vehicles, the leaders are expected to discuss potential avenues of cooperation in space exploration. India possesses a robust space program, while Tesla is actively developing rockets for its Starlin satellite constellation.

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The Modi-Musk meeting signifies the deepening ties and the growing importance of the India-US relationship. The two countries have increasingly collaborated on trade, defence, and climate change initiatives, reinforcing their commitment to cooperation.

Key discussion areas during the meeting are likely to encompass:

• Clean Energy: India's commitment to reducing reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to clean energy aligns with Tesla's expertise in electric vehicles and solar power. Collaboration opportunities in these fields are expected to be explored.
• Electric Vehicles: With India emerging as a significant market for electric vehicles, Tesla's interest in expanding its presence in the country opens avenues for potential partnerships with Indian automakers in the development of electric vehicles.
• Space Exploration: Given India's strong space program and Tesla's involvement in rocket development for the Star link satellite constellation, collaboration in space exploration projects may be on the agenda.

The Modi-Musk meeting is poised to strengthen bilateral ties and facilitate collaboration on critical issues between India and the US. The broad range of topics to be discussed signifies the shared commitment towards a sustainable future, technological advancements, and joint efforts in pushing the boundaries of exploration.

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