The South Asian country is now looking to allow some US companies to initially collaborate with Indian firms for investments in its space sector, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Modi has been to the United States five times since becoming prime minister in 2014, but the trip will be his first with the full diplomatic status of a state visit. Later, India's foreign ministry spokesperson tweeted saying Modi had invited Musk to 'explore opportunities in India for investments in electric mobility and rapidly expanding commercial space sector'. 'He really cares about India because he's pushing us to make significant investments in India, which is something we intend to do,' Musk told reporters after the meeting at the Lotte New York Palace hotel. India has strong potential for a sustainable energy future including solar power, stationary battery packs and electric vehicles, Musk said, adding that he hopes to bring SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to India as well. If we don't obey local government laws, we will get shut down.,' Musk told reporters on Tuesday.Ī source previously told Reuters that Musk would brief Modi on plans to set up a manufacturing base in India. 'Twitter does not have a choice but to obey local governments. India called the allegation an 'outright lie'.
Last week Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey accused India of threatening to shut down the platform for not complying with content takedown orders during a 2020-2021 protest. US President Joe Biden welcomed Modi on Wednesday for two days of talks that the White House sees as bolstering 'one of the defining partnerships of our age,' despite ongoing concerns about human rights. 'It was excellent and a very good conversation,' Musk told reporters
Musk leaving the Lotte New York Palace hotel on Tuesday where he met Modi.
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