US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a “productive” telephone conversation on Monday. The two agreed to deepen bilateral engagements and react to security concerns within the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. This is the first time the two heads have spoken since Trump took office for his second term on January 20.
On the phone, Trump revealed that Indian PM Modi is to visit the USA in February and that there will be a meeting between the two heads of states in the White House. “We have a very good relationship with India,” Trump remarked to reporters aboard Air Force One, adding that the two leaders discussed immigration, trade, and defense.
What else did US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi talk about in telephone conversation?
The US President emphasized the importance of India increasing its procurement of American-made security equipment while advancing a fair bilateral trade relationship. According to a White House statement, the leaders underscored their shared commitment to the Quad alliance, which includes the US, India, Japan, and Australia. India is to chair Quad leaders later this year ., solidifying its political weight in the Indo-Pacific to challenge China’s growing presence there.
Trade and bilateral exchanges continue to be a core aspect of US-India relations, with a bilateral trade totaling above $118 billion for the 2023/24 period. Despite the close relationship, Trump has also made past attacks on the trade policies of India lamenting “big abuser” of the trade and vowing to install tariffs during his campaign for a second term.
On immigration, Trump revealed that Modi pledged to address concerns regarding Indian immigrants residing in the US illegally. Reports indicate that as many as 18,000 such people have been found, with the U.S. government making a renewed effort to shut down irregular migration. Yet, Trump reiterated his willingness to accept legal immigration and specifically skilled immigration (and in India, the growth continues as India is a world leader, with a major share of the H-1B visa holders).
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