Trump shares video of meeting with PM Modi, calls US-India ties a ‘special bond’

Former US President Donald Trump shared a video on X highlighting his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, calling their partnership a symbol of the “special bond” between the world’s oldest and largest democracies.

PM Modi’s ‘fruitful’ US visitThe 3-minute-45-second video showcased key moments from Modi’s Washington visit, where he met Trump, top US officials, and business leaders. Modi described the trip as “extremely fruitful,” emphasizing discussions on energy, trade, technology, AI, and space.

“Here are highlights from an extremely fruitful USA visit… From energy to education, trade to technology and AI to space… many issues discussed,” Modi posted on X.

Major deals and defense boostDuring their first bilateral meeting since Trump’s second term began last month, the leaders vowed to deepen strategic ties across defense, energy, and critical technology. Trump announced that the US would provide India with F-35 fighter jets, significantly boosting military cooperation.

In a lighthearted exchange, Trump acknowledged Modi’s negotiation skills, calling him a “much better negotiator” than himself. Modi, in turn, adapted Trump’s famous slogan, saying he was committed to “Make India Great Again.”

Meetings with US officials, business titansDuring his two-day visit, Modi held talks with National Security Advisor Michael Waltz and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. He also engaged with top business figures, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk—who now heads the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—and Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.

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