Modi in US Updates | PM Modi, Trump talk terror, tariff and trade on ‘substantive, productive’ visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump share a warm and respectful relationship, often reflected in their meetings. Their recent meeting at the White House on Friday (February 14) was no different.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump on Friday. Both the leaders recalled the Howdy Modi event in Houston and the Namaste Trump event in Ahmedabad during President Trump’s visit to India.

PM Modi said he has learned from President Donald Trump to always put the nation first, a principle he deeply appreciates.

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During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump hailed him as a “great leader” and praised his remarkable work in India and his global recognition. Trump also praised PM Modi’s negotiation skills, calling him a tougher and better negotiator than himself.

Welcoming PM Modi with a warm hug at the White House, Trump said, “We missed you a lot.” He also wrote a heartfelt message in his book Our Journey Together, calling PM Modi “great.”

US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “tougher negotiator” than himself. The remark came during a joint press briefing while Modi was on a two-day visit to the US at Trump’s invitation—his first trip since the Republican leader returned to power.

When asked who was the tougher negotiator on tariffs, Trump responded, “He (PM Modi) is a much tougher negotiator than me and a much better negotiator. There is not even a contest.”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that India would soon open its new consulates in Boston and Los Angeles, inviting US President Donald Trump to visit New Delhi. The remarks from PM Modi came while he was addressing a joint press conference with Trump. He said that these consulates would deepen the “people-to-people” ties between India and the United States.

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India and the US issued a joint statement after the meeting of President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi.

India and the US issued a joint statement after the meeting of President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/UABjBGD1Y9

— ANI (@ANI) February 14, 2025

After the US President announced the sale of F-35 jets to India, New Delhi said that the process to acquire US-made F-35 warplanes has not yet begun and that talks are “at the stage of proposal” at the moment.

At a press conference following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with US President Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said, “This is currently something that’s at the stage of proposal, but I don’t think the formal process in this regard has started yet.”

The development of the US selling F-35 jets to India comes amid reports of the Indian Air Force (IAF) facing a severe shortage, with the number of aircraft dropping to a historic low.

Earlier, after a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Modi, Trump announced on Thursday (local time) that the United States would sell F-35 stealth fighter jets to India.

The shortage was described as “worrisome” by a parliamentary panel in December.

The IAF is currently short of 13 squadrons of fighter jets. Against the sanctioned strength of 42 squadrons, the IAF currently has only 31 squadrons, The Economic Times reported.

On the bilateral meeting between PM Modi and President Trump, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasises that the leaders launched the US-India Compact for the 21st Century to boost military partnership, trade, and technology collaboration.

He said both leaders introduced Mission-500, aiming to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030.

US President Donald Trump presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a copy of ‘Our Journey Together’ during their meeting at the White House in Washington DC. Various photographs from the ‘Howdy Modi’ and ‘Namaste Trump’ events were featured in the book.

President Trump often talks about MAGA.

In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA.

And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!@POTUS @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/i7WzVrxKtv

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media on PM Modi’s US visit and emphasised that the discussions covered a lot of ground.

Misri said, “The Prime Minister has just concluded a very substantive and productive visit to the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump.

“The discussions covered a lot of ground, addressing the entire gamut of relationships, ranging from security and strategic cooperation, defence, trade and economic engagement, technology, people-to-people linkages, and regional and global issues of concern.”

VIDEO | Addressing the media on PM Modi's US visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (@VikramMisri) says, "PM has just concluded very substantive and very productive visit to the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump. As you all know, this is PM's first visit after the… pic.twitter.com/9U04F11qkw

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 14, 2025

President Trump often talks about MAGA.

In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA.

And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!@POTUS @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/i7WzVrxKtv

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri addressed the media on PM Modi’s US visit and emphasised on the success of the meeting with Trump in the White House.

Misri said, “The Prime Minister has just concluded a very substantive and productive visit to the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump. As you all know, this is the Prime Minister’s first visit after the inauguration of President Trump for his second term, and as I mentioned earlier, the fact that this visit is taking place just over three weeks after the inauguration is a clear signal of the priority both leaders attach to the India-US relationship.”

VIDEO | Addressing the media on PM Modi's US visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri (@VikramMisri) says, "PM has just concluded very substantive and very productive visit to the US at the invitation of President Donald Trump. As you all know, this is PM's first visit after the… pic.twitter.com/9U04F11qkw

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 14, 2025

“PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held productive discussions in Washington DC. They deliberated on ways to strengthen the India-US partnership across various sectors”, said PMO in a post on X.

PM @narendramodi and @POTUS @realDonaldTrump held productive discussions in Washington DC. They deliberated on ways to strengthen the India-US partnership across various sectors. pic.twitter.com/pVFmr8QsGE

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 13, 2025

After bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House, PM Narendra Modi said that just as Americans are familiar with Make America Great Again (MAGA), Indians are also working towards Viksit Bharat 2047.

PM Modi said that In the language of America Viksit Bharat 2047 would be, ‘Make India Great Again – MIGA, When America and India work together, this MEGA plus MIGA becomes a ‘mega partnership for prosperity.

PM Modi emphasised that after Today’s talks we have decided to double our trade by 2030

PM Narendra Modi said, “India and America have been together in the fight against terrorism. We agree that solid action must be taken to eliminate terrorism that originates on the other side of the border. I am thankful to the president that he has decided to extradite a criminal to India who committed genocide in 2008 in India. The courts in India will take proper action…”

#WATCH | Washington, DC | PM Narendra Modi says, "India and America have been together in the fight against terrorism. We agree that solid action must be taken to eliminate terrorism that originates on the other side of the border. I am thankful to the president that he has… https://t.co/8eXAFXqCvJ pic.twitter.com/PF9PLo1786

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

PM Modi, during the joint press briefing, invited President Trump to visit India.

PM Narendra Modi said, “The people of India still remember your visit in 2020 and hope to see you again. On behalf of 140 crore Indians, I invite you to visit India.”

#WATCH | Washington, DC | PM Narendra Modi says, "The people of India, even today, remember your (President Trump) visit of 2020, and they hope that you'll see them again. On behalf of 140 crore people of India, I invite you to come to India..."

(Source - ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/WCaJZnjdD6

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Speaking about anti-India elements in the US, including Khalistani separatists, President Donald Trump said, “I don’t think India had a good relationship with the Biden administration. Many things happened that were not appropriate. We are sending a very violent man, Tahawwur Rana, back to India immediately, and more will follow as we have several requests. We are working with India on crime and want to support India.”

VIDEO | "America has a crucial role in India's defence preparedness. Being a strategic and trusted partner, we are actively moving ahead in terms of joint development, joint production and transfer of technology. In future, new technology and equipment will enhance our… pic.twitter.com/rcrfjD8qhh

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2025

Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Modi, US President Donald said, “Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 Stealth fighters. In 2017, my administration revived the Quad security partnership, and in our meeting today, the PM and I reaffirmed the strong cooperation between the US, India, Australia and Japan, and it is crucial really to maintain peace, prosperity, tranquillity in the Indo-Pacific.”

VIDEO | Speaking at a joint press meet along with PM Modi, US President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump) says, "Starting this year, we will be increasing military sales to India by many billions of dollars. We are also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35… pic.twitter.com/LQbVqAFBKT

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2025

During the press conference after the bilateral meeting, PM Modi said that he appreciates President Trump for keeping national interests supreme and that he will do the same.

“Whenever we talk about President Trump, everyone recalls ‘Make America Great Again’; everyone gets inspired by it. Similarly, the resolve of Viksit Bharat 2047, when India completes 100 years of independence, is gaining new momentum today,” said PM Modi.

VIDEO | "Whenever we talk about President Trump, everyone recalls 'Make America Great Again', every get inspires from it. Similarly, the resolve of Viksit Bharat at 2047, when India completes 100 years of independence, is getting new momentum today..." says PM Modi… pic.twitter.com/4FU26C0FNZ

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2025

“India and US have great unity and friendship and it will only get closer.”

“We are friends and it’s going to remain this way.”

“We are in good shape to beat anyone including China.”

“US and India will be much stronger, our progress was disrupted during the Biden administration.”

“I am happy that President Trump spoke to President Putin to ensure peace in Ukraine”

“India is not neutral and out stand is one to ensure peace”

“This is not the time for war, and conflicts cannot be resolved on the battlefield”