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Narendra Modi In US: PM And I Are World Leaders In Social Media, Says Donald Trump At White House

Narendra Modi In US: PM And I Are World Leaders In Social Media, Says Donald Trump At White House
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with President Donald Trump at the White House.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint statement with US President Donald Trump after holding delegation talks. PM Modi had arrived at the White House earlier today, where he was greeted by Trump and First Lady Melania. This was followed by a one-on-one meeting between the two leaders. The PM is on a three-day trip to US as part of his three-nation tour. This is PM Modi's fifth visit to the US, where he forged a close relationship with former US President Barack Obama and called the US "an indispensable partner". However, this is his first visit to US after the Trump administration came to power early this year.
 

Here are the highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States:

Jun 26, 2017
22:40 (IST)
Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Gopal Baglay addresses media in Washington DC


US' Secretaries of Defense and State called on PM Modi this morning.

Both meetings conveyed warmth of the relationship.

Such interactions are in nature of courtesy meetings. Not many specific matters are touched upon.

In Mr Tillerson's meeting, he conveyed President Trump was eagerly looking forward to hosting PM Modi.

Desire of both sides to strengthen India-US relationship in strategic and economic areas was mentioned by Mr Tillerson. PM Modi conveyed India's desire to walk side by side.

There was general discussion on situation in Asia Pacific and elsewhere.

PM Modi conveyed the fulcrum of India's foreign policy which is to have good relations with neighbours. India wishes the progress of its neighbours. 

There was discussion on counter-terrorism.

Secretary Mattis began by referring to PM Modi's op-ed in Wall Street Journal today.

The situation in Afghanistan was discussed. Mr Mattis conveyed appreciation for India's role.

Both sides decided they will remain in touch, there is no need to cooperate. Our strategic partnership is multifaceted and multidimensional.

On Hizbul Mujahideen Syed Salahuddin's designation as global terrorist

The notification has just come. We will see what specific provisions are. It vindicates India's longest standing position that cross border terrorism is behind the disturbances in Kashmir.

It underlines, also, the fact that both India and US face threat of terrorism and are working together to counter this threat. 




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