Trade and Economic Relations, Defense and Strategic Partnership, Energy Cooperation, Tahawwur Rana Extradition, Geopolitical Issues, Technology and Space Cooperation
Trade and Economic Relations – Modi and Trump focused on strengthening U.S.-India trade ties. They discussed reducing trade barriers and expanding cooperation in critical sectors such as technology, pharmaceuticals, and manufacturing
Defense and Strategic Partnership – A major point of discussion was defense collaboration, with reports indicating a potential deal involving F-35 fighter jets for India. The leaders also explored deeper military cooperation and technology transfer.
Energy Cooperation – The U.S. and India signed an agreement to enhance oil and gas trade, making the U.S. one of India's leading energy suppliers.
Tahawwur Rana Extradition – Modi pressed for the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, an accused in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks. Trump reportedly showed a willingness to support India’s request
Geopolitical Issues – The leaders discussed the situation in the Middle East, particularly tensions related to Trump’s proposed Gaza resettlement plan, which has drawn criticism internationally. They also addressed concerns over Iran’s nuclear program
Technology and Space Cooperation – Modi and Trump reviewed collaboration on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, semiconductor manufacturing, and space exploration
