Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the White House on Thursday for the first time since Donald Trump took charge of the Oval Office. PM Modi’s two-day trip to Washington focused on strengthening ties between India and the US in areas such as trade, economy, technology, and security. The meeting between the two leaders observed a detailed discussion on a host of strategic issues, with both the sides giving their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
PM Modi termed the partnership between the two countries as a ‘special bond’ and mentioned that the world’s oldest and largest democracies are committed to working together in diverse sectors.
President Trump often talks about MAGA.
In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA.
And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!@POTUS @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/i7WzVrxKtv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025
US to Increase Military Sale in India
Donald Trump said at a joint press conference with Modi, “Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars,”. He also announced that the US is making the way to provide India with the F-35 stealth fighter jets, a long-standing demand from New Delhi.
US will be Lead Supplier of Oil and Gas to India: Trump
The two leaders also reached an agreement on energy cooperation, with Trump saying that the US would become a major supplier of oil and gas to India. “We are going to work with India closely. We have separate big trade deals to announce in the very near future,” Trump added.m
India US Together on Terrorism
A breakthrough was also seen in counterterrorism efforts, with Donald Trump announcing that his administration had approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 26/11 Mumbai attacks case. “I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the very evil people of the world,” Trump stated.
On the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Trump asserted that both the countries have agreed to collaborate in making the trade route one of the most significant global economic corridors. Tariff-related discussions also took center stage, with Trump reiterating that the US seeks a level playing field in trade relations.
The two leaders also discussed nuclear energy cooperation, with Donald Trump saying that India is reforming its laws to welcome American nuclear technology into its market. Earlier in the day, Trump welcomed PM Modi at the White House with a firm handshake and a warm hug, describing him as a “great friend.” The leaders made brief statements before heading into their meeting, where key bilateral and global issues were taken up for discussion.
IMEEC Corridor
On the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Trump asserted that both countries have agreed to collaborate in making the trade route one of the most significant global economic corridors. Tariff-related discussions also took center stage, with Trump reiterating that the US seeks a level playing field in trade relations.
Nuclear Energy Cooperation
The two leaders also discussed nuclear energy cooperation, with Donald Trump saying that India is reforming its laws to welcome American nuclear technology into its market. Earlier in the day, Trump welcomed PM Modi at the White House with a firm handshake and a warm hug, describing him as a “great friend.” The leaders made brief statements before heading into their meeting, where key bilateral and global issues were taken up for discussion.
In his remarks, PM Modi emphasized the importance of India-US cooperation in shaping a better world. He also revealed that both sides are working on a decade-long framework for defense cooperation, a move that is expected to boost India’s military modernization efforts.
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