India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability, and prosperity, said both leaders
New Delhi: In a significant development, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, with both leaders discussing bilateral ties as well as regional and international developments.
During the call, PM Modi and President Trump underlined the importance of sustaining momentum in shared efforts to enhance bilateral trade. "Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump. We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity," PM Modi posted on X after the phone call.
The two leaders reviewed the progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and expressed satisfaction at the steady strengthening of bilateral cooperation across all sectors.
The leaders also exchanged views on expanding cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence and security, and other priority areas that are central to the implementation of the India–US COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st century. They discussed various regional and global developments and agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests.
Last month, Trump said that he plans to visit India soon, praising PM Modi as a “great man” and his “friend”. Responding to a question during a press conference at the White House on November 6, Trump said the trade negotiations with India are going “very well”.
The US President also claimed that India has “largely stopped buying oil from Russia.” Trump’s statement came days after the White House said that Trump has great respect for Prime Minister Modi and said the two leaders speak “pretty frequently.”
Shame Indian students have to leave: TrumpDonald Trump has said that it is a shame that thousands of foreign students, including those from India and China, have to leave the country after graduating from top American universities. He made the remarks while launching the 'Trump Gold Card,' which the US President claims will enable companies to hire and retain such talent in the country. “If you graduate number one in your class - Wharton, Harvard, MIT - you still have to go back to India, China, France, wherever you came from. Very hard to stay. It’s a shame. It’s ridiculous,” Trump said. “We’re taking care of that.” The Gold visa program allows individuals to obtain expedited US residency by paying a non-refundable $15,000 processing fee and, after vetting, making a $1 million “gift” to the US government. A corporate version of the card will allow companies to sponsor foreign employees for a $2 million gift. Trump described the new visa as “somewhat like a green card, but with big advantages - much better, much more powerful”. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said both individuals and corporations will undergo “full and best vetting” to ensure only highly qualified applicants benefit. |
