PM Modi and Donald Trump Hold Bilateral Talks: Key Quotes on Trade, Energy, Defense, and Peace | World News
During his two-day visit to the United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, where the two leaders held bilateral talks. The meeting followed Trump’s sharp comments on tariffs and Brics nations.
Despite this, their strong personal bond was evident as the two leaders hugged, reflecting their camaraderie when PM Modi arrived and was warmly welcomed by Trump at the White House.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump discussed strengthening US-India relations, with topics including trade, energy, and defense.
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Here are the key quotes from their discussions:
PM Modi on progress and partnership
In his opening remarks, PM Modi said, “Together we will march towards progress and prosperity of our two nations.”
Trump on friendship and trade
It’s a great honour to have PM Modi of India. He is a great friend of mine for a long time… 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.” – President Trump.
PM Modi on Adani indictment issue
“India is a democracy and our culture is ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’, we consider the whole world as one family. I believe every Indian is mine. Two prominent leaders of two countries never discuss such individual issues,” PM Modi said.
‘India on the side of peace’: PM Modi on Russia-Ukraine war
On being asked about India’s role in de-escalating the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Narendra 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.”
Trump on reciprocal tariffs
On reciprocal tariffs, Trump said, “This is something that should have been done many years ago. China did it at a level that probably nobody has ever seen before. It is going to mean a tremendous amount of jobs, and ultimately, prices will stay the same…”
PM on national interest
“I appreciate that he (President Trump) always keeps the national interest (of the US) supreme. Like President Trump, it is a great fortune for me to keep the interests of India supreme and work.” – PM Modi.“I appreciate that he (President Trump) always keeps the national interest (of the US) supreme. Like President Trump, it is a great fortune for me to keep the interests of India supreme and work.” – PM Modi.
US to increase military sales to India
“Starting this year, we will be 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,” Donald Trump said.
Extradition of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana cleared: Trump
“I am pleased to announce that my administration has approved the extradition of one of the plotters (Tahawwur Rana) and one of the very evil people of the world, having to do with the horrific 2008 Mumbai terrorist attack to face justice in India. He is going back to India to face justice.” – President Trump.
Trump on unity and friendship
“More than anything else, we (PM Modi and President Trump) have great unity, we have great friendship – he & I and our countries. I think it’s only going to get closer. But it’s very important that we remain united as countries. We are friends and we are going to stay that way.” – President Trump.
MAGA and Viksit Bharat 2047
“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 MEGA plus MIGA becomes a ‘mega partnership for prosperity’…Today, we have decided to double our trade by 2030.”
PM Modi on illegal immigration
“Those who stay in other countries illegally do not have any legal right to be there. As far as India and the US are concerned, we have always said that those who are verified and are truly the citizens of India – if they live in the US illegally, India is ready to take them back. But it doesn’t stop just there for us. These are people from ordinary families. They are shown big dreams and most of them are such who are misled and brought here. So, we should attack this entire system of human trafficking. Together, it should be the effort of the US and India to destroy such an ecosystem from its roots so that human trafficking ends…Our bigger fight is against that entire ecosystem and we are confident that President Trump will fully cooperate with India in finishing this ecosystem.” – PM Modi.
PM on strengthening ties
“President Trump’s first term has played a big role in making India-US relations stronger and taking them to new heights. I am confident that in the second term too, we will move ahead with the same pace.” – PM Modi.
Energy and trade
“We have some very big things to talk about; they (India) are going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas.” – President Trump.’
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