During his visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held productive discussions with various influential figures, including renowned entrepreneur and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. These interactions proved insightful and promising for future collaborations between India and the US.
Elon Musk expressed his excitement about India’s potential, expressing strong optimism for the country’s future prospects. In terms of Twitter’s compliance with local regulations, Musk stressed the importance of adhering to the laws of each country. He acknowledged that Twitter must follow the directives of the Indian government to continue its operations, emphasizing the necessity of regulatory compliance.
Musk was quoted as saying, “The best we can do is to follow the laws in any given country.” He added that it would be challenging for the social media giant to do more than that.
Regarding Tesla’s entry into the Indian market, Musk confirmed his plans to visit the country in 2024. He expressed confidence that Tesla would establish a presence in India at the earliest opportunity, appreciating the support from Prime Minister Modi. While refraining from making premature announcements, Musk hinted at the possibility of a substantial investment that would further strengthen the relationship between Tesla and India.
He stated, “I am confident that Tesla will be in India and will do so as soon as humanly possible. We do not want to jump the gun on an announcement, but I think it is quite likely that it will be a significant investment in our relationship with India.”
In a recorded statement, Elon Musk expressed admiration for Prime Minister Modi, acknowledging the prime minister’s sincere efforts to attract significant investment to India, which demonstrate his genuine concern for the country.
“I am a fan of Modi,” he affirmed.
Furthermore, Musk highlighted India’s immense potential for solar energy investment, emphasizing the fruitful discussions he had with Prime Minister Modi on this subject. He described the talks as excellent and recognized India’s favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Musk expressed optimism about potential collaborations in this field.
