Narendra Modi US visit highlights: Modi, Trump sign deal to make US top oil, gas supplier of India

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Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: On Thursday, US President Donald Trump welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the White House with a warm hug. The two leaders exchanged greetings and shook hands as they met. During the interaction, Trump told Modi, "We missed you, we missed you a lot."

PM Modi is among the first world leaders to visit the US after President Trump’s inauguration. His visit comes just three weeks after the new administration took office, following an invitation from the US President.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: US President Donald Trump, while addressing India-China border issues, spoke about global relations and his approach to diplomacy.

He said, “I think we are going to have a very good relationship with China. I got along with President Xi very well until COVID... I think China is a very important player in the world. I think they can help us get this war over with Ukraine and Russia.”

Commenting on India-China tensions, he said, “I look at India, I do see the skirmishes on the border which are quite vicious... If I could be of help, I would love to help... I would hope that China, India, Russia and US, all of us can get along. It's very important.”

On discussions with China, he said, “I did speak to President Xi about that (denuclearisation) and I was also getting a very good response... When I come back (to power), the whole world is on fire. So, I have to put out the fires. But after I put out the fires, I am going to meet with China, Russia and we are going to see if we can de-escalate it and bring it down military, especially as it pertains to nuclear.”

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: When asked about his statement that Ukraine should abandon its NATO membership aspirations and what Russia should concede in return, US President Donald Trump shared his views on the conflict.

He said, "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 4 years... under Trump, Russia lost nothing, and Ukraine lost nothing... when you look at Ukraine and the mess that they are in, this has to be ended and stopped."

Addressing Russia’s stance, he noted, "Russia has taken over a pretty big chunk of territory, and they also have said from day one before President Putin that they cannot have Ukraine be a NATO, they said that very strongly. I think that was the cause that started the war... I started from that stamp point. If they can make a better deal, they can do that... I want the bloodshed to stop... negotiation is too early to say what is going to happen. Maybe, Russia will give up a lot..."

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: Speaking from the White House in Washington, PM Narendra Modi highlighted India's cooperation with the US in countering terrorism.

He 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.”

Expressing gratitude to the US President, he added, “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 action…”

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: During a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, DC, US President Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi’s negotiation skills, saying, "He is a much tougher negotiator than me and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even a contest."

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: In a joint press conference with US President Donald Trump, PM Modi was asked whether the issue concerning businessman Gautam Adani was discussed during their meeting.

In response, Modi said, “India is a democracy and our culture is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', we consider the whole world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine.”

He further clarified that such individual matters are not a topic of discussion between two prominent leaders, saying, “Two prominent leaders of two countries never discuss such individual issues.”

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Washington time) announced approval of extradition of Tahawwur Rana, accused in the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack. The approval came amid Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Washington visit.

Addressing a joint press briefing post his meeting with PM Modi at White House on Thursday, Donald Trump said US is “giving a very violent man” - Tahawwur Rana - back to India immediately. Donald Trump was responding to a question on elements in the US working against India, including Khalistani separatists.

"I don't think India had a good relationship with the Biden administration...A lot of things happened that weren't very appropriate between India and the Biden Administration. We are giving a very violent man (Tahawwur Rana) back to India immediately. There are more to follow because we have quite a few requests. So, we work with India on crime and we want to make it good for India...," Donald Trump said. Read full report

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: US President Donald Trump announced an important agreement with Prime Minister Modi to make the US the leading supplier of oil and natural gas to India. Donald Trump also highlighted India's reform of laws to welcome US nuclear technology, marking a significant development for the US nuclear industry in the Indian market.

"The Prime Minister and I also reached an important agreement on energy that will ensure the US to be the leading supplier of oil and natural gas to India, hopefully, the number 1 supplier. In the groundbreaking development for the US nuclear industry, India is also reforming laws to welcome US nuclear technology, which is at the highest level in the Indian market...," Trump said.

Holding a press briefing at the White House post his talks with Donald Trump, PM Narendra Modi drew a parallel between America's "MAGA" (Make America Great Again) and India's vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047," calling it "Make India Great Again" (MIGA).

PM Modi emphasized that the partnership between the two nations, combining MAGA and MIGA, would lead to a “mega” partnership for prosperity.

PM Modi also announced their goal to double trade between India and the US by 2030.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump praised his first three weeks in office, calling them among the best ever for a presidential start. Donald Trump highlighted the positive reaction to his achievements, mentioning that even Prime Minister Modi had acknowledged the success.

Donald Trump went ahead to call PM Modi 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.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: During his meeting with Donald Trump at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the US President for keeping national interest first.

“President Donald Trump and 'Make America Great Again' are inseparable. When we talk about President Trump, one has to talk about making America great again, similarly, in India we have the resolve of 1.4 million people of India, that is by the time India reaches its 100th year of independence, we will make our country a developed country, by 2047 and this is getting new speed.”

PM Modi said, "US is the world's oldest democracy and India is world's largest democracy so when India and US come together, we make 1+1 =11 not 2 and this is the power of 11 that is going to work for the welfare of humanity. I thank my friend President Donald Trump from the bottom of my heart and we together resolve that we will together march towards progress and prosperity of our nations."

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: As concerns PM Modi met Donald Trump amid concerns over reciprocal tariff plan of the US, the President said, “How are you going to fight China if you are going to be tough with India on trade?”

"We are in a very great shape to beat anybody we want. But we are not looking to beat anybody, we are looking to do a really good job. We have done a fantastic job for the American people. We had a great 4 years and we were interrupted by a terrible administration...Now, we are putting it back together. I think it is going to end up being much stronger than it was before or even much stronger than it was before," Donald Trump said.

Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariff plan just hours before he was set to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a visit that comes at a pivotal time as India stands to be affected by reciprocal tariffs more than many other major trading partners. Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised India’s its high tariff barriers.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk at the White House on Thursday, with both leaders praising their strong bond despite Trump's ongoing global trade disputes over tariffs.

"He is a great friend of mine. For a long time we've had a wonderful relationship," Trump said as he welcomed PM Modi to the Oval Office, adding that the visit would lead to "wonderful" trade deals.

PM Modi, looking to strengthen the rapport developed during Trump's first term, noted that their relationship remains built on "the same bond, with the same trust and the same excitement."

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: During his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his pleasure, saying, “I’m thrilled to see you back in the White House and I congratulate you on behalf of India’s 140 crore people”.

"The people of India have given me the privilege to serve as PM for a third term. In this term, I have the opportunity to work with President Trump once again for the next four years, and it is truly an honor. From my past experience working with you during your first term, I can confidently say we will continue to strengthen the India-US strategic partnership with the same trust, bond, and enthusiasm."

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: During the meeting with PM Narendra Modi at the White House, US President Donald Trump said, “It's a great honour to have PM Modi of India. He is a great friend of mine for a long time. We have had a wonderful relationship and we kept the relationship during our four year period...”

“We have just started up again,” Donald Trump added.

Donald Trump said "India is going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas". "We have, I think, some very big things to talk about. Number 1 is, they are going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas. We have more oil and gas than any other country in the world. They need it, and we have it. We are going to talk about trade. We are going to talk about many things. But it's really an honour to see you, you have been my friend for a long time. Congratulations on having done a great job," Trump said.

Together we will march towards progress and prosperity of our two nations, said PM Modi in opening remarks during meeting with US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he expected "wonderful trade deals" as he met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, setting an unusually upbeat tone as he slaps tariffs on both friends and foes.

"We're going to make some wonderful trade deals for India and the US," Trump said as he opened talks with Modi at the White House.

(Via AFP)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently holding talks with US President Donald Trump. The meeting comes after Trump announced reciprocal tariff plans on US' trading partners, including India, which faces the threat of getting hit the most by the tariffs.

The bilateral trade between India and the US was around USD 130 billion last year, according to a news agency PTI report.

PM Modi's visit to the Washington comes days after the Donald Trump administration deported 104 Indians in handcuffs and shackles in a military aircraft that sparked outrage in India.

Last week, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Parliament that New Delhi is in touch with the US to ensure that returning Indian deportees are not mistreated in any manner.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: US President Donald Trump's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is underway at White House in Washington DC. The meeting came shortly after Donald Trump rolled out his plan to increase US tariffs to match the tax rates that other countries charge on imports.

Donald also singled out India as the country that imposes the highest tariffs. His remarks came just hours before with meeting with PM Modi. "No more or no less… They charge us a tax or tariff, and we charge the exact same tax or tariff… no body knows what that number is… you go to an individual country and see what they are charging us," said Donald Trump while announcing tariffs.

The two leaders will hold a press briefing after the meeting.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reached the White House to meet Donald Trump.

Narendra Modi US visit LIVE: Ceremonial guards have gathered at the premises of the White House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to arrive here shortly.

PM Modi will meet US President Donald Trump. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the inauguration of President Trump as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025.

After meeting Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in Washington, PM Modi took to X and said, Met Mr. @VivekGRamaswamy and his father-in-law in Washington DC. We talked about diverse issues including innovation, culture and more."

Indian flag being put up and ceremonial guards gather at the premises of the White House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to arrive here shortly.

US President Donald Trump stated that India has traditionally been at the top when it comes to tariffs, although there are a few smaller countries that surpass it.

"There are a couple of smaller countries that are actually more but India charges tremendous tariffs. I remember when Harley Davidson couldn't sell their motorbikes in India because of the fact that in India - the tax was so high, the tariff was so high, and Harley was forced to build... But I think they built a factory in India in order to avoid paying the tariffs," Trump said while signing an executive order on reciprocal taxes.

"That's what people can do with us. They can build a factory here, a plant or whatever it may be here and that includes the medical, that includes cars, that includes chips and semiconductors," he added.