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PM Modi, US Prez Trump tighten Indo-US embrace

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February 15, 2025

Both leaders reaffirmed that the global scourge of terrorism must be fought

- NIKHIL VYAS

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, meeting at the White House on Thursday night, took giant steps to deepen the ties between the two countries by pledging to work together in diverse areas, including defence, counter-terrorism, law enforcement, civil nuclear energy, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and trade.

The personal equation between the two leaders was very much in evidence as they discussed a range of bilateral issues as well as global developments. Indian officials said the "fruitful" meeting lasted nearly four hours, including talks between the two delegations.

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