If PM Modi is leader and India is attacked, we'll help them: Trump's big promise
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered a strong public endorsement of India, saying the United States would come to the country's aid if it
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday offered a strong public endorsement of India, saying the United States would come to the country's aid if it were attacked while Prime Minister Narendra Modi remained in office. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France after meeting with PM Modi, Trump described his conversation with the Prime Minister as "very good" and signalled continued strategic cooperation between Washington and New Delhi.
Read Full Story "If Modi is the leader and India is attacked, we will be there to help them," Trump said. The remarks came during a bilateral meeting between the two leaders, which focused on trade, economic cooperation and regional security issues. Trump's statement is likely to be closely watched in New Delhi, where policymakers have sought to deepen strategic ties with the United States amid evolving geopolitical challenges in the Indo-Pacific region.
The US President also praised PM Modi's negotiating skills, calling him a formidable counterpart in ongoing trade discussions between the two countries. "He's a tough trader," Trump said, while noting that Washington and New Delhi were continuing to work on trade agreements. Trade has remained one of the key issues in the relationship, with both countries attempting to resolve differences over tariffs, market access and supply chains while expanding cooperation in sectors such as technology, defence and energy.
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