US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks on Thursday and announced various measures to strengthen ties between the two countries.The talks at the White House came just hours after Trump criticised India’s business environment and outlined plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries imposing duties on US imports.Trump said at a press conference that India plans to increase its purchase of US defence equipment, including fighter jets, and may make the US its top oil and gas supplier.Prime Minister Modi said India aims to double trade with the US by 2030. He posted on X, calling his White House meeting with Trump “excellent” and a boost to ties.Here are the key takeaways from the meeting between PM Modi and President Trump:Extradition of Tahawwur Rana: President Donald Trump confirmed that his administration has approved the Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, is currently in custody at a Los Angeles detention center. He is closely linked to David Coleman Headley, a Pakistani-American terrorist and one of the main conspirators behind the attacks. Trump referred to Rana as “very evil,” emphasising the importance of bringing him to justice in India.
Strengthening defence cooperation: India and the US are set to deepen their strategic partnership across key sectors, with President Donald Trump announcing that Washington is moving forward to provide India with F-35 fighter jets.
