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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the United States from February 12 to 13 and hold talks with President Donald Trump, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said yesterday.

Misri told reporters that Modi’s visit will “give further direction and impetus to this very important partnership”.

Asked if the Bangladesh issue would come up during Modi’s talks with Trump, Misri said that “I cannot prejudge right now,” reports Firstpost online.

“But there will be discussions on regional and international issues and I imagine it might be one of the issues that will come up,” he added.

India, a strategic partner of the United States in its efforts to counter China, is keen to enhance trade relations with the US and make it easier for its citizens to get skilled worker visas.