Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the U.S. next week as he looks to use diplomacy to build on the economic growth India experienced during his first two terms in office.

Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will meet with Modi during his visit. The two shared a close relationship during Trump’s presidency, holding rallies for one another during visits to their respective countries.

Former Indian Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani said Wednesday that Modi, who was sworn into his third term as prime minister in June, is heavily focused on rooting out societal misogyny and improving the nation’s infrastructure. She referred to the G20 New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration from 2023 as evidence of the nation’s priorities.

“I believe that the entire G20 leadership statement is a reflection of the commitment that India has exhibited on issues of women-led development to make it a clarion call for the global community,” Irani said. “For me as somebody who has worked in the gender space for two, two and a half decades, that’s a big win and a big plus to the Prime Minister.”

Irani noted India’s relationship with the U.S. plays a key role in helping Modi achieve his vision for the nation, both domestically and internationally.

“Prime Minister Modi is visiting one of our oldest friends, and he is looking towards the future with a friendship that not only benefits both countries but also the global community at large,” Irani said.

Modi is looking to build on the economic growth India has experienced under his leadership. Since Modi first took office in 2014, the nation’s gross domestic product per capita has jumped from $5,000 to more than $7,000, according to the United Nations University.

The prime minister’s official itinerary, released by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, only indicates he will meet with President Joe Biden during the Quad Leaders’ Summit in Wilmington, Delaware. That meeting will also involve Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan.

Modi will also address the United Nations General Assembly in New York regarding “Multilateral Solutions for a Better Tomorrow” and meet with CEOs of some U.S. tech companies.

Irani vowed that India would remain a friend of the United States regardless of the outcome of the November presidential election.

“I think, irrespective of who’s in office in the United States, there will be an understanding of how an engagement in India, within India, or for India, is beneficial, not only for the two countries but also the global community at large,” she said.