PM Modi-Donald Trump meet quickly? Here’s what US official mentioned; calls their relationship ‘very optimistic’ | India News

A US official confirmed {that a} assembly between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump was on the playing cards, ANI reported on Thursday. However, no additional particulars have been supplied concerning the possible meet. “I’m sure you’ll see the two meet. They have a very, very positive relationship,” ANI quoted the official saying.Despite commerce and visa tensions with India, Trump has known as PM Modi “a good friend” and relationship with New Delhi “very special.”

Trump additionally known as PM Modi on his seventy fifth birthday appreciating him for doing a “tremendous job.”“Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!” Trump had mentioned.Earlier this week, exterior affairs minister S Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the place the 2 “agreed on the importance of sustained engagement to progress on priority areas.”PM Modi met Trump in February when the 2 leaders held bilateral talks on commerce, vitality, and defence cooperation.Recent US-India tensions stem from Trump’s 50% tariffs on Indian imports, together with a 25% levy tied to Russian oil, and a brand new H-1B visa payment of $100,000 that would affect Indian IT professionals and startups. Despite these points, each nations are pursuing commerce talks because the deadline looms.