Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to visit the White House in the coming week, making him the first foreign leader to meet with President Donald Trump since his inauguration. While the visit has not been officially confirmed and a specific date has not been set, sources familiar with the matter have indicated that plans are in the works.
During a recent phone call between the two leaders, Netanyahu and Trump discussed the possibility of a visit, signaling the potential for closer diplomatic ties between the US and Israel. Additionally, Trump's envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has been in the region, including Israel, to finalize arrangements for the visit.
Despite speculation about the visit, a spokesman for Netanyahu clarified on social media that no official invitation has been extended yet. However, the groundwork for the meeting seems to be in progress, with both parties showing interest in strengthening their relationship.
In a separate development, President Trump had a 'productive' call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where they discussed various regional issues such as security in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Trump emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment and moving towards a more equitable trade relationship.
The leaders also touched upon the possibility of a White House visit by Modi in the future, indicating a potential meeting between the two leaders to further discuss bilateral cooperation and regional security concerns.
