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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
05:49 (IST)
Terrorism was identified as a key challenge: S Jaishankar

The people to people relationship was also discussed

There was visible chemistry between the two leaders

All senior figures of administration were there

One major issue discussed was how India and US would counter threat of terrorism

Recognition today that terrorism a global scourge

Two leaders called on Pakistan to ensure its territories are not used to launch terror attacks

Also asked Pakistan to bring 26/11, Pathankot and other terror attacks to justice

On defence, there was sense of regular exchange of policy, India and US major defence partners

On the economic side most discussions were delegation level talks and some over dinner

Economic challenges in both countries are creating demands

There was a sense that both countries should encourage in each other that effort to be the preferred partner when it comes to economic issues

Tim Cook of Apple today said they were hosting 1,00,000 apps that came out of India

White House took a lot care to craft the programmes for the day

Issue of surgical strikes did not come up

There was a lot of discussion on H-1B visas yesterday and today, at official and leadership you will references in the joint statement in regards through the digital partnership

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