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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to Tesla CEO Elon Musk over the phone. PM Modi discussed a number of different issues with Musk. The conversation between PM Modi and Musk also covered topics discussed during the meeting held in Washington DC earlier this year.

PM Modi discussed these issues with Musk

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on the social media platform Instagram that he has discussed with Musk the immense possibilities of cooperation in the fields of technology and innovation. Along with this, PM Modi said that India is committed to furthering its partnership with America in these areas.

Talk on space research and AI too

PM Modi and Musk today discussed the immense possibilities of cooperation between India and the US in areas such as technology, space research, artificial intelligence (AI) and development. PM Modi emphasized India's 'Minimum Government, Maximum Governance' policy with Musk.

Musk showed interest in starting internet service in India

Musk has reiterated his interest in launching Starlink satellite internet service in India, which is currently awaiting regulatory approval. Musk also discussed with PM Modi about Tesla setting up a manufacturing base in India and reducing import duty on electric vehicles.

There was a conversation between the two in February 2025

Let us tell you that there was a conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk in February 2025 in Washington DC. Then Musk presented Modi with the heatshield tile of SpaceX's Starship flight test. PM Modi gifted books of Rabindranath Tagore, RK Narayan, and Panchatantra for Musk's children. In this meeting, Tesla's manufacturing in India and regulatory approval of Starlink were also discussed.