NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to meet President Donald Trump during a visit to the United States next month to attend the UN General Assembly meeting, the Indian Express newspaper reported on Wednesday,

The meeting with trump, if it goes ahead, would come at a time when trade tensions between the two nations are strained over tariffs. However, negotiators remain intent on pursuing their ambitious ‘Mission 500’ goal to push bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

Ostensible reason for Premier Narendra Modi's visit is to attend UN General Assembly. However, key goal is to meet with President Trump to resolve trade issues and reach agreement on tariffs, reports