India-US relations Archives

09 Oct

PM Modi Congratulates President Trump on ‘Historic’ Gaza Peace Plan, Reviews Progress in Trade Talks

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New Delhi, October 9, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he spoke with his “friend,” US President Donald Trump, to congratulate him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Modi added that both leaders also reviewed the positive developments in ongoing India–US trade negotiations.“Spoke to my friend, President Trump, and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks,” the Prime Minister posted on X (formerly Twitter).The conversation highlights the deepening diplomatic engagement between New Delhi and…

02 Sep

Trump Damaged US-India Ties Over Pakistan Business Links : Former US National Security Advisor

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Washington, September 2, 2025 – Former US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has accused President Donald Trump of sacrificing America’s relationship with India for personal business interests linked to Pakistan, calling it a “huge strategic harm” to US foreign policy.Speaking on the MeidasTouch network, Sullivan said the US-India partnership had been nurtured for decades across party lines, with progress in technology, economics, and security cooperation, especially against the backdrop of China’s growing influence. However, he claimed that progress had been undermined under Trump’s leadership.“In no small part, because of Pakistan’s willingness to do business deals with the Trump family, Trump…

25 May

India’s All-Party Delegation in New York Underscores Unified Anti-Terror Message

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New York [US], May 25, 2025: An Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by MP Shashi Tharoor reached New York as part of a broader diplomatic campaign to highlight India’s united stance against terrorism. The visit, facilitated by the Consulate General of India in New York, aims to deepen cooperation with key international partners, including the United States, on counterterrorism efforts.The delegation included Bhubaneswar Kalita, Milind Murli Deora, Shashank Mani Tripathi, Ganti Harish Madhur, and former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Their itinerary began with a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, where they paid homage to the…

21 Apr

Modi, Vance Hold Talks to Deepen Strategic, Trade Ties Amid Tariff Tensions

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New Delhi, April 21, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Monday in New Delhi during the latter’s four-day visit to India, discussing major steps to bolster strategic and economic cooperation between the two countries.At the heart of the conversation was a long-awaited bilateral trade deal, with both leaders expressing optimism about concluding an agreement by the end of 2025. India has proposed lowering tariffs on over half of its $41.8 billion in U.S. imports from last year to avert new American duties. The plan aims to double trade volumes to $500 billion by…

22 Feb

S Jaishankar: Modi-Trump Meeting Went ‘Very Well’ Due to Shared Nationalist Ideology

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New Delhi, February 22, 2025 – External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar described Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent bilateral meeting with US President Donald Trump as highly successful, attributing their strong rapport to their shared nationalist ideology. Speaking at an event, Jaishankar highlighted that both leaders respect each other’s nationalist approach, which contributed to the positive outcome of the discussions. Modi and Trump: A Strong Connection Jaishankar noted that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders invited by Trump after he began his second term as US President. He pointed out that Trump acknowledges Modi’s commitment to India, just…

14 Feb

Trump Calls Modi a ‘Tougher Negotiator,’ Announces Major US-India Agreements

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Washington, DC, February 14, 2025– US President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “much tougher negotiator” during a joint press conference on Thursday. He emphasized that there was “not even a contest” when asked who among them was more skilled in negotiations. Strengthening Trade Ties Through IMEC Trump announced that India and the US will collaborate on the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). He called it one of the greatest trade routes in history. The corridor will connect India to Israel, Italy, and the US, linking key regions through roads, railways, and undersea cables.“This is a big…