New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump today held extensive talks covering the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including the key areas of defence, security, and trade and investment. During their talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the two leaders are also expected to deliberate on regional issues, including the US' proposed peace deal with the Taliban, the situation in the Indo-Pacific, the threat of terrorism and the situation in the Gulf region. After the talks, the two sides will seal defence deals worth around USD 3 billion. The Trumps paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial in Rajghat in Delhi after a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, arrived in Ahmedabad around noon on Monday for the first leg of their 36-hour India visit. The US president was feted at the world's largest cricket stadium in the "Namaste Trump" event and was cheered by tens of thousands of people.
Here are the highlights on Donald Trump India visit day 2:
Feb 25, 2020 18:23 (IST)
"We are being charged large amount of tariffs...I think you have to pay the highest tariff when you deal with India, Harley-Davidson has to pay tremendous tariffs when they send motorcycles here & when India sends to us, there is virtually no tariff," said US President Donald Trump.
Feb 25, 2020 18:08 (IST)
Want To Leave That To India, Hopefully They Will Make The Right Decision: Trump On Citizenship Act
"I want to leave that to India and hopefully they will make the right decision for their people," US President Donald Trump On Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
Feb 25, 2020 17:42 (IST)
Indian Wants To See Peace In Afghanistan: Trump On US Peace Deal With Taliban
"Yes, I spoke to PM Modi on it. I think India would like to see it happen. We are pretty close. Everybody is happy about it," said US President Trump.
Feb 25, 2020 17:39 (IST)
Great Relationship With PM Modi: President Trump
US President Donald Trump said that he shares a great relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We had a great time. We had great meetings... This is a tremendous country. I think they like us more than they ever liked us. There is a great relationship between the Prime Minister and myself," said the US President.
Feb 25, 2020 16:24 (IST)
"It has been an honour to be here. You have a very special Prime Minister, he really knows what he is doing. He is a tough man. He has done a fantastic job. We work very closely together," said US President Donald Trump while interacting with business leaders in New Delhi.
Feb 25, 2020 16:20 (IST)
Going To Cut A Lot More Regulations: US President Trump
"We are going to cut a lot more regulations. Some have to go through the statutory process," said US President Donald Trump while addressing India Inc at US embassy, news agency ANI reported.
Feb 25, 2020 16:18 (IST)
Fully Prepared To Tackle Coronavirus: US President Trump
"China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control. We are full prepared to tackle coronavirus," said US President Donald Trump, news agency ANI reported.