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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 27, 2017
05:35 (IST)
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President and First Lady took the PM for a tour of the WH in a great gesture

There was a lot of conversation over dinner including policy issues

Very warm, very open, very cordial exchange

Great deal of ease between President and Prime Minister

They were really very comfortable with each other

Most discussion were on strategic issues

It was very detailed, extensive and focused

The PM saw the President as a force of change

There were some exchanges on their political perspectives

The over-arching theme of policy discussions was how India and US were mutually supportive

There were discussions on defence and security issues, connectivity, Counter-terrorism, Afghanistan, Indian Ocean, Middle East and UNSC

It was also a recognition that India was major engine of growth

Some talk on the tech side on innovation, entrepreneurship specifically digital partnership

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