India, Feb. 3 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet US President Donald Trump on February 13 in Washington DC, people familiar with the development said. Trump is also likely to host a dinner for Modi during the PM's visit.

Modi is expected to arrive in Washington DC on the evening of February 12 after wrapping up his visit to France, and will stay in the US capital till February 14. He is expected to have other engagements both with American corporate leaders and with the community.

After their first call since he took office last Monday, Trump told reporters that Modi was likely to visit the White House in February. The Indian side has been keen on an early engagement between leaders, banking on the personal rapport betwee...