Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump met at the White House on February 13, 2025. Here are some key points from their meeting:
- Trade and Tariffs: Trump announced plans for reciprocal tariffs impacting multiple trading partners, including India. Despite this, both leaders expressed a desire for stronger trade ties.
- Military Sales: Trump revealed plans to boost military sales to India, potentially including F-35 stealth fighter jets.
- Illegal Immigration: Modi stated India’s readiness to take back verified illegal immigrants and emphasized the need to combat human trafficking.
- Energy Ties: A deal was signed to make the US India’s top oil and gas supplier.
- Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Modi clarified India’s stance, stating that India stands with peace and supports territorial integrity.
It was a significant meeting with discussions on various critical issues.
