The historic meeting between the two world leaders, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has drawn significant attention from global media as well, with various outlets analyzing key aspects of their discussions. Here are some...
The BBC acknowledged that both leaders used the opportunity to reinforce their commitment to strategic ties and shared geopolitical interests.
The Financial Times reported that the US is looking to strengthen military ties with India, including potential sales of F-35 fighter jets under a 10-year defense cooperation plan - a move that aligns with Washington's broader strategy of countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
News agency Bloomberg reported that India is seeking to boost oil and gas imports from the US in an effort to reduce the trade imbalance between the two countries and avoid potential retaliatory tariffs. “I think we purchased about $15 billion in US energy output,” Bloomberg quoted foreign secretary Vikram Misri as saying at a media briefing in Washington. “There is a good chance that this figure will go up as much as $25 billion,” he added.
ABC News reported on domestic reactions in both countries, stating that the meeting was seen as a diplomatic success. The network also noted that Modi’s outreach to the Indian diaspora in the US was a key aspect of the visit.
News agency Reuters reported that Narendra Modi and Donald Trump set an ambitious target to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. Their discussions included key sectors such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and strategic minerals, with both leaders emphasizing the need for a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
