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PremiumModi-Trump meet Highlights: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump in Washington DC in what the Prime Minister called an excellent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. “Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship," Modi said on Thursday (local time).
The bilateral meeting between the two leaders was held in the Oval Office at White House. The two leaders discussed defence and trade deals, H1B Visas, immigration, innovation and more. This was PM Modi's first meeting with Trump after the US leader assumed office on January 20 this year.
Donald Trump's meeting with PM Narendra Modi was held soon after the US President unveiled a roadmap for charging reciprocal tariffs on every country that puts duties on US imports without any exceptions. Trump said he has 'decided' to impose reciprocal tariffs, saying US allies were often "worse than our enemies" on trade.
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Donald Trump, who assumed office on January 20, has already announced tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports beginning on March 12, imposed 10 per cent tariffs on goods from China, and announced a 30-day hold on tariffs on goods from neighbouring Canada and Mexico.
Earlier in the day, Trump announced that his administration will soon impose "reciprocal tariffs" on trading partners, opening new fronts in his global trade war. While signing the executive order at the Oval Office, Trump said India has more tariffs than any other country.
Stay tuned to this Mint LIVE blog for the latest updates on the PM Modi-Donald Trump meeting.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Donald Trump had welcomed Modi by sharing a warm hug, and referred to him as an “old-friend." Read here.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi posted on X that his meeting with Donald Trump had been very ‘fruitful’.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Former Ambassador of India to the US, Taranjit Singh stated that before Modi's meeting with Trump, his tweet focused on trade, but the new clear goal is Mission 500, which aims to increase the bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Donald Trump and PM Modi outlined ambitious goals for US-India relations, including a target of $500 billion in trade by 2030, military collaborations, among others. Read here.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: After the US approved the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana, Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera highlighted the previous UPA government's efforts to secure justice for the victims of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Congress MP Manish Tewari said Tahawwur Raina's extradition will help in "unravelling" the conspiracy behind the attack, reported ANI.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Congress MP Jairam Ramesh mocked PM Modi's "MEGA" remark after his meeting with Donald Trump, suggesting that the only equation that matters is 'Modani,' a reference to Gautam Adani.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Narendra Modi has invited US universities to open campus in India after his meet with Donald Trump, reported PTI.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: “ An excellent meeting with @POTUS@realDonaldTrump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!" PM Modi posted on X.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Donald Trump gifted PM Modi a Photojourney book, which had the message “Mr Prime Minister, You are Great," written in it.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi, and Donald Trump's recent meet yielded a wide range of benefits including US sale of oil, gas and F-35 fighter aircraft to India, a possible mega trade deal and the immediate extradition of Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, reported PTI.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: When asked about a potential offer from the US to mediate between India and China, foreign secretary Vikram Misri said it was ‘no different’ for the two nations. “We have been discussing any issues that we have with them on a bilateral plane and we will continue to do so," he added.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel emphasised India's potential to play a greater, positive role in global affairs, pointing to its friendly relations with all countries and its status as a leading power in the Global South.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis thanked PM Modi for his efforts in securing Rana's extradition, and stated, "we kept Kasab. We can keep him (Tahawwur Rana) too," reported PTI.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Speaking about the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, BJP MP Pratap Chandra Sarangi said that it “is a historical and perfect example of the abilities of PM Narendra Modi," reported ANI.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Donald Trump presented Modi with a ‘Journey Together’ photobook, highlighting their friendship and camaraderie over the years, calling him a "great friend for a long time."
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Speaking about Trump's approval of the extradition of 26/11 Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India, Shiv Sena-UBT MP Priyanka Chaturvedi said that Rana should get the 'most stringent punishment.'
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: During the meet with Modi, Trump praised the Indian PM, stating that his administration had approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a suspect in the 26/11 Mumbaiattacks. He also expressed his support for India in the shared fight against radical Islamic terrorism.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: After PM Modi and Trump's wide-ranging discussions, Trump announced that Washington would increase sales of military hardware to New Delhi by millions of dollars including possible supply of F-35 stealth combat jets.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump on Thursday discussed situation in Bangladesh and how India's sees the situation in that country, said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
"And the Prime Minister shared his views and, indeed, his concerns with regard to recent developments in Bangladesh and how India sees the situation," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday coined a new term ‘Make India Great Again (MIGA)’ inspired by Donald Trump's ‘Make America Great Again’. and said that the two nations can come together for a MEGA partnership.
"Americans are familiar with President Trump's motto, Make America Great Again, or "MAGA." The people of India are also moving towards development at a fast pace with the determination of "Viksit Bharat 2047" on the track of heritage and development," Prime Minister Modi said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his US visit on Thursday (local time). As per a joint statement released after the meeting, PM Modi's US visit will unlock a oath to build large US-designe reactors.
"This path forward will unlock plans to build large US-designed reactors and enable collaboration to develop, deploy and scale up nuclear power generation with advanced small modular reactors," a joint statement said Thursday.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: India and the United States on Thursday announced a new initiative, ASIA, an efort to increase underwater awareness.
According to a joint statement released following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent meeting with US President Donald Trump, this move was based on the US-India Roadmap for Defence Industrial Cooperation, which particularly focused on autonomous systems.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised PM Modi and said, “He is doing a really great job in India. Everybody talks about him. He's doing a really fantastic job."
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: While addressing the media after meeting PM Modi, Donald Trump said that he has decided to charge reciprocal tariffs. Which means meaning, whatever countries charge the United States of America, it will charge them.
'They charge us with tax and tariffs, it's very simple we will charge them with exact tax and tariffs,' Trump said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday said that PM Modi and Donald Trump held discussions on illegal immigration issue.
Addressing a press briefing on Thursday (local time), Misri said that both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to streamlining legal mobility avenues for students, professionals, and short-term visitors, while also agreeing to "aggressively" address illegal immigration and human trafficking.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi leaves the United States after concluding his visit to the US. During his visit, Narendra modi held high-level bilateral talks with President Donald Trump on a wide range of subjects
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted an update on PM Modi US visit.
In a social media post, Jaiswal mentioned that PM Modi's meeting with Donald Trump will make ‘greater strided in the India-US special relationship’.
“Making greater strides in the India-US special relationship! PM @narendramodi met with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump of USA at the White House today in Washington D.C. The leaders held extensive talks on a wide range of subjects, including trade & technology, defence & security, energy and people-to-people ties. Both sides also exchanged views on regional & international developments of mutual interest," read a post by Jaiswal
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Regarding the discussion of the issue of illegal immigrants between PM Modi and President Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says, "... They committed to streamlining avenues for legal mobility of students and professionals and facilitating short term tourist and business travel, while also committing to aggressively addressing and tackling illegal immigration and human trafficking. There is a commitment from both sides to take decisive action against elements that threaten public and diplomatic safety and security, as well as the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both nations. There is a commitment to strengthen law enforcement in this regard, especially significant from our perspective given some events that have taken place..."
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Lauding President Donald Trump's unwavering focus on the national interest of the United States, PM Modi said he too is committed to "keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else"
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there is a renewed commitment to making greenfield investments in high-value industries in each other's countries... “The leaders announced plans to finalize a new 10-year framework for the US-India Major Defence partnership in the 21st century. This is a framework that will run from 2025 to 2035... They also agreed to move forward on ongoing defence procurement negotiations for a number of platforms, including land and air systems and coproduction agreements. There was also an agreement to initiate discussions on the reciprocal defence procurement agreement," he said.
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Modi-Trump meet LIVE: On the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said the two leaders jointly launched the US-India compact for the 21st century, for catalysing opportunities in military partnership, accelerated commerce and technology.
“In the area of trade and investment, the leaders launched Mission-500, aiming to more than double total two-way trade to $500 billion by 2030. The two leaders also announced plans to negotiate the first tranche of a mutually beneficial multi-sector bilateral trade agreement by the fall of 2025... Both countries will take an integrated approach to strengthen bilateral trade across the goods and services sector," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that the US will review its arms transfer regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, to streamline defence trade, technology exchange and maintenance, spare supplies and in-the-country repair and overhaul of US-provided defence systems.
“The two countries have also launched the Autonomous Systems Industry alliance to scale industry partnerships and production of autonomous systems, which will foster the next generation of defence and technological collaboration, specifically in the field of underwater domain awareness... The two leaders committed to taking forward cooperation in critical and emerging technologies by launching the US-India 'TRUST' initiative. The 'TRUST' initiative stands for Transforming the Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology. This initiative will catalyse collaboration among governments, academia and the private sector to drive innovation in defence, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, quantum-computing, biotechnology, energy and space," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi said he had an excellent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. “Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship," Modi wrote in a post on X
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: President Trump often talks about MAGA, said PM Modi. “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!" he said in a post on X.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Relationship with India and PM Modi never been better, says Trump as both leaders conclude the joint presser in the East Room of the White House.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: US President Donald Trump presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the book 'Our Journey Together.' Trump also shared several photos from the 'Howdy Modi' and 'Namaste Trump' events, which are featured in the book.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: On Russia-Ukraine war, President Donald Trump has reiterated his stance. He said war would not have happened in the first place if he were in office. Addressing questions about his previous remarks on Ukraine’s NATO aspirations, Trump suggested that Russia may now regret its actions.
“Russia has gotten themselves into something that I think they wish they hadn’t. If I were President, it would not have happened, and it did not happen for four years... Under Trump, Russia lost nothing, and Ukraine lost nothing," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed on February 14 that India and the United States have jointly set a target of doubling their bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Modi, who is on a two-day US tour, also said that the two nations will work on concluding a mutually beneficial trade agreement very soon.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held productive discussions in Washington DC. They deliberated on ways to strengthen the India-US partnership across various sectors: PMO
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: On tariff and trade, PM Modi had detailed discussions with US President Trump on the concerns that were there on both sides regarding market access and the concerns arising from other territories over capacities that take advantage of consumption in countries like India and the US. They discussed ways and means to address these issues in an overall context. They instructed the teams to work together, to work on a mutually beneficial trade deal, to address these concerns and conclude such an agreement before the fall of this year: Source (ANI)
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: US President Donald Trump says, "He (PM Narendra Modi) is a much tougher negotiator than me and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even a contest.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: On Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi said, "I have always been in close contact with Russia and Ukraine. I have met the leaders of both countries. Many people are in a misconception that India is neutral, but I want to reiterate that India is not neutral; we are on a side, and that is peace. I have said that this is not a time of war in front of the media when President Putin was with me. Even today, my conviction is that the solutions to war cannot be found on the battlefield, and ultimately, we have to be at the table. India believes that the solution to the war can be found only when the issue is discussed in a forum where both countries (Russia and Ukraine) will be present. The efforts made by President Trump - I support, and welcome it. I hope he succeeds as soon as possible."
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: US President Donald Trump said starting this year, US was increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. “We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F35, Stealth fighters," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi spoke about Make India Great Again in US. "The people of America are well aware of MAGA - Make America Great Again. The people of India are also moving towards Viksit Bharat 2047. In The language of America, it's Make India Great Again - MIGA. When America and India work together, this MAGA plus MIGA becomes a 'mega partnership for prosperity'...Today, we have decided to double our trade by 2030..."
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that people of India want President Trump to visit them. "The people of India, even today, remember your (President Trump) visit of 2020, and they hope that you'll see them again. On behalf of 140 crore people of India, I invite you to come to India..." he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi said India and America have been together in the fight against terrorism. "We agree that solid action must be taken to eliminate terrorism that originates on the other side of the border. I am thankful to the president that he has decided to extradite a criminal to India who committed genocide in 2008 in India. The courts in India will take proper against..." he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: PM Modi said on Friday that India and America's partnership strengthens democracy and democratic values. "We will work together to maintain peace, stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. QUAD will have an important role in it. This time, India is going to host the QUAD summit - we will extend our cooperation in new areas with our partner countries during that. In the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC) and Israel, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States (I2U2), we will work together for economic corridor and trade infrastructure..." he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: Prime Minister Modi said India and US can together shape a better world. “We have decided to launch the Autonomous System Industry Alliance," he said.
Modi-Trump meet LIVE: President Trump said on Friday that PM Modi is a terrific man.
“They say the last three weeks was among the best three weeks ever for a start in a presidency. There has never been anything like it. When you see what we have been able to do in three week, people are really amazed. Even the PM (PM Modi) mentioned it. I think other countries are looking at it, but I just want to thank everybody for being here. This is a terrific man (PM Modi). We are going to make some wonderful trade deals for India and for the US," Trump said
