Narendra Modi In US: PM And I Are World Leaders In Social Media, Says Donald Trump At White House

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for the Netherlands, the final leg of his three-nation tour, after concluding his visit to the US.

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

Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar Briefs Media On PM Modi-Trump Meeting



President and First Lady took the PM for a tour of the WH in a great gesture

There was a lot of conversation over dinner including policy issues

Very warm, very open, very cordial exchange

Great deal of ease between President and Prime Minister

They were really very comfortable with each other

Most discussion were on strategic issues

It was very detailed, extensive and focused

The PM saw the President as a force of change

There were some exchanges on their political perspectives

The over-arching theme of policy discussions was how India and US were mutually supportive

There were discussions on defence and security issues, connectivity, Counter-terrorism, Afghanistan, Indian Ocean, Middle East and UNSC

It was also a recognition that India was major engine of growth

Some talk on the tech side on innovation, entrepreneurship specifically digital partnership

PM Modi leaves White House, Hugs Donald Trump And Shakes Hands With Melania Trump.

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And after many years, we've got three-fourth majority in the state assembly.

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I want to thank you and all of your representatives.  It is such an honor to have you at the White House and in Washington.  And we have had tremendous meetings today, tremendous success, and we enjoy a wonderful relationship, but it's never been better than it is today. 
 
And again, any time you'd like, we want to have you back as soon as possible.  Thank you very much for being here.

Prime Minister was going to come here at a different time, but we worked out this time because they had elections in a section of India. And it's just a small section, but we said, it's the seventh largest country in the world, that small section of India.

Donald Trump's First Working Dinner With PM Modi

PM Modi is the first world leader to have a working dinner with President Trump. Among the guests dining with them were The First Lady, Jared Kushner, James Mattis, Rex Tillerson S Jaishankar, Ajit Doval and Navtej Sarna.

The stamp had been issued in 1965 to mark the death centenary of President Abraham Lincoln.

It honoured the memory of a great American President and symbolized closeness of the ideals for which Lincoln stood and which drove Bapu.

Finally! The Famous Modi Hug

Both leaders share a hug after Trump delivers his remarks at the joint statement at Rose Garden, White House

We are global engines of growth: PM Modi During Joint Statement



PM Modi: Right from the opening tweets to the end of the talks, President Trump's welcome was filled with friendliness

Would like to thank you for the warm welcome to the White House from the bottom of the heart

I am grateful for your kind words about India

You spent so much time, I thank you for that. Our talks will be an important page in our ties

Our talks today have been extremely important because they were based on mutual trust

Economic growth is our common goal

Challenges like terrorism were among our topmost priorities

Our strong strategic partnership touches all aspects of human life

We have talked in detail about all sectors of India-US ties

Increased productivity, growth, job creation and breakthrough technologies will be the drivers of our cooperation

I believe my vision of New India and President Trump's vision of MAGA (Make America Great Again) has synergies

India's progress in interest of America and likewise

Investment will be priority. We will take steps to strengthen our digital partnership

We talked about challenges from terrorism, extremism, radicalisation

To fight terrorism and their safe havens is important part of our cooperation

We will increase intelligence exchange and deepen policy exchange

We are also concerned about Afghanistan

Peace and stability in the Indo Pacific region is our common goal

In this region we will work together with America

We have decided to increase maritime security cooperation

We talked about bilateral defence technology, trade, manufacturing partnership. This will benefit both countries

Under your leadership, our ties will scale new heights

I will be a driven, determined, decisive partner to you

I invite you to visit India with your family

PM Modi and I are world leaders in social media: Donald Trump



Donald Trump: Great honour to welcome leader of the world's largest democracy to the White House

Always had deep admiration for your country and people

Profound respect for your rich culture and heritage

I pledged India would have a true friend in the White House, and that is what you have

Both American and Indian constitutions begin with the same three beautiful words - We The People

The PM and I understand the importance of those words

After our meetings today, I will say relationship between India, US never been stronger, never been better

PM Modi and I are world leaders in social media, we are believers

I am thrilled to salute you PM Modi and all that you have accomplished

You have many accomplishments. India is the fastest growing economy in the world

In a few days you will launch the largest tax overhaul (GST) in your country, we will do it too

You are fighting government coruption

I look forward to working with you to create jobs in our countries and grow our economies

It is important import barriers be reduced for US goods. Hope for a more fair trade balance

To further our economic partnership, PM has invited daughter Ivanka to lead American delegation 

We will destroy radical Islamic terrorism. We have both suffered from terrorism

I also thank Indian people for their contributions in Afghanistan

North Korean regime is causing tremendous problems and that is something to be dealt with

PM Modi thank you again for joining me today and visiting our wonderful White House and Oval office

India and US will always be tied together in friendship and respect

Donald Trump and Prime Minister Modi to deliver their joint statement shortly at Rose Garden, White House.

Earlier, President Trump praised PM Modi and said "He has done a great job, economically"

The Trump-Modi Bonhomie: Laughs And Handshake

As leaders of the two most powerful democracies stand together, ties to deepen on many grounds in talks ahead.

Meanwhile, The First Lady tweets:

Thank you for ordering equipment from US; no one makes military equipment like the US: Trump during delegation level talks with India