India Has A ‘True Friend’ In The White House, Says Trump To Modi
Modi-Trump Meet: Prime Minister begins his engagement in Washington D.C.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
Modi Leaves White House
India And U.S. Want To Be Natural Trade Allies: India's Foreign Secretary
India’s foreign secretary S Jaishankar, said both sides voiced their concerns on trade impediments, in a free and frank discussion. Jaishankar who was briefing the media after the bilateral talks got over, said the two nations were looking to address some of these concerns paving the way for more trade.
Modi's Gift To The American President
Prime Minister Modi presented a folio with an original commemorative postal stamp issued by India in 1965, to President Trump. Modi also gave him a wooden chest with an intricate pattern which is a speciality of Hoshiarpur in Punjab.
Modi-Trump's Meet In Pictures
Trump Urges India To Reduce Trade Barriers On U.S. Goods
President Trump said that he is looking to reduce the trade deficit between the two countries by removing trade barriers. Urging India to relax trade norms for U.S. goods and services, Trump said he hopes India increases its import of oil and gas from the U.S. which currently has a trade deficit with India.
I look forward to working with you Mister Prime Minister to increase jobs in our countries, to grow our economies and to create a trading relationship that is fair and reciprocal.Donald Trump, President, U.S.
India and U.S., together, can create a path that unleashes the power of new technology, infrastructure and the enthusiasm of “very hardworking and very dynamic people", Trump added.
