Donald Trump was heard saying, "...21 million dollars going to my friend Prime Minister Modi in India for voter turnout. We are giving 21 million for voter turnout in India. What about us?
China’s concern stems from the growing India-US partnership which includes defence co-operation between the two countries. Some important decisions relating strategic initiatives aimed at expanding mianding technology exchanges and strengthening bilateral ties were taken during the meeting.
India and the US launched major initiatives following a meeting between PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump at the White House, focusing on advancing cooperation in emerging technologies, AI, and civil space.
Addressing a press briefing on Thursday (local time), Misri said, "Two leaders jointly launched the US-India compact for the 21st century, for catalyzing opportunities in military partnership, accelerated commerce and technology. In the area of trade and investment, the leaders launched Mission-500, aiming to more than double total two-way trade to USD 500 billion by 2030."
"The leaders also committed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation to take decisive action against illegal immigration networks, organized crime syndicates, including narco-terrorists human and arms traffickers, as well as other elements who threaten public and diplomatic safety and security, and the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both nations", the joint statement read.
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the extradition of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India and said he will face justice.
"One thing I deeply appreciate and I learnt from US President Donald Trump is that he keeps national interest supreme and like him I also keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else and this has been my fortune," PM Modi said in his remarks after meeting President Trump at the White House.
“We are moving towards signing a new defence framework between the United States and India which will portend good things for the partnership," a White House official told reporters.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to hold bilateral meetings with US President Donald Trump and other prominent American personalities during his two-day visit to the United States.