Modi’s US Visit: Meeting with Trump | Aakhir Tak

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

1. Prime Minister Modi will visit the United States on February 12-13.
2. This will be his first meeting with President Trump in his second term.
3. The leaders will discuss issues like trade and immigration.
4. The visit comes amid US tariff threats against India.
5. The US recently deported illegal Indian immigrants.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to the United States on February 12-13. During this US visit, he will meet with his “dear friend,” President Donald Trump. This visit occurs within the first month of Trump’s second term. Prior to this, Trump threatened tariffs against India. There have also been recent deportations of illegal Indian immigrants. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the visit. He stated that Modi will be among the first leaders to visit the US during Trump’s new term. This highlights the importance of the India-US relations. It also reflects the bipartisan support this partnership receives in the US.

Trump has already met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He is also scheduled to speak with Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba. Last week, Trump and Modi had a phone conversation. Both described it as “productive.” According to the White House, they discussed immigration, security, and trade ties. PM Modi referred to Trump as a “dear friend.” He said both leaders would work together for the “welfare of our people” and “towards global peace.” Trump had called Modi a “great leader” last year. However, he has also called India a “tariff king” and a “big abuser” of trade ties.

The budget presented by Nirmala Sitharaman cut duties on goods exported by the US. This included motorcycles with engine capacities under 1,600 cc. Another key focus of PM Modi’s US visit will be immigration issues. The US deported 104 illegal Indians on a military aircraft. This caused an uproar in Parliament. The opposition criticized the “inhumane manner” in which Indians were deported with handcuffs.

The friendship between the two leaders was evident during Trump’s first term. Trump hosted Modi at the ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston. PM Modi reciprocated by holding a ‘Namaste Trump’ event in Ahmedabad. This strengthened India-US relations in the process. The upcoming trip aims to solidify those ties further.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember:

Prime Minister Modi’s US visit provides an opportunity to strengthen ties with Trump. The trip will focus on key issues such as trade, immigration, and security. This visit comes at a critical time for India-US relations. Cooperation between both nations is vital for the future.

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