Wednesday, January 25th., 2017
Trump, Modi Discuss Strengthening US-Indian Partnership
in Economy, Defense
Trump, Modi Discuss Strengthening US-Indian Partnership
in Economy, Defense
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Donald Trump and Narendra Modi in a phone call on Tuesday discussed bolstering the bilateral relation in economic and security-related areas.
WASHINGTON
(Sputnik) — US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister
Narendra Modi in a phone call on Tuesday discussed bolstering the
bilateral relation in economic and security-related areas, the White
House said in a press release.
"Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the United States later this year," the release stated on Tuesday. "[Trump] emphasized that the United States considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world."
"The two discussed opportunities to strengthen
the partnership between the United States and India in broad areas such
as the economy and defense," the release stated.
The White House also announced that Donald Trump will host Nahendra Modi in Washington, DC this year taker in 2017."Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the United States later this year," the release stated on Tuesday. "[Trump] emphasized that the United States considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world."