Washington DC/IBNS, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday began his US tour meeting Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard calling her a "strong votary" of the friendship between the two countries.

Modi has also congratulated Gabbard for her new role as the DNI.

Modi and Gabbard held discussions on bilateral intelligence cooperation in disparate areas.

Gabbard, who is the first Hindu Congresswoman in the US, will work with the 18 intelligence agencies in the US as the DNI.

Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday for a two-day visit, which is his first since Donald Trump returned to the White House winning the November 5, 2024 Presidential elections.

The visit takes place in the backdrop of a huge row over the ille...