Donald Trump Gifts PM Modi His Book 'Our Journey Together' And A Photo Watch Video

2025-02-13 08:17:25

(MENAFN- Live Mint) US President Donald trump gifted Prime Minister Narendra Modi a signed copy of“Our Journey Together,” featuring photos from Howdy Modi, Namaste Trump, during a customary interaction with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday. During this joint presser, he also presented a memorable photo from his 2020 historic trip to India when he visited the Taj Mahal.

Donald Trump presented these gifts before the two leaders headed for their crucial meeting. During the interaction, Donald Trump said the US would offer the F-35 warplane to India as part of a bigger commitment to deepen defence ties, Bloomberg reported. According to Donald Trump, the US will increase sales of military hardware to India by“many billions of dollars."

“We're also paving the way to ultimately provide India with the F-35 stealth fighters,” Bloomberg quoted US president as saying. This move marks emphasises on a commitment to strengthen defence ties and increase military sales significantly.

The Prime Minister on Thursday met US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, National Security Advisor Michael Waltz, met Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Tesla CEO Elon Musk following his arrival in US.

Clarifying his stance on trade tariffs, Donald Trump said that the US is“not looking at beating anyone” as he touched upon the topic of imposing tariffs on India to counter China.

Expressing support to US President's diplomatic efforts to bring peace in Ukraine, PM Modi said,“I am happy that President Trump spoke to President Putin to ensure peace in Ukraine.” Reaffirming India's position, he added,“India is not neutral; our stand is to ensure peace. We support every effort for peace in Ukraine, and I support President Trump's efforts."

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