Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the White House. Modi is meeting Biden for what the external affairs ministry called a 'private engagement' before the ceremonial welcome and bilateral meeting on June 22.
They exchanged pleasantries and posed for photos before entering the building.
The president, the first lady and the prime minister gathered for an intimate dinner and enjoyed a musical tribute to the regions of India, according to the White House.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra and Deputy Chief of Protocol Aseem Vohra were seen entering the White House.