Immigration was discussed: Donald Trump claims PM Modi would travel to the US in February
In February, US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be visiting the US.
In February, US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be visiting the US. They had a fruitful phone conversation about regional security, commercial relations, and immigration. Both presidents placed a strong emphasis on bolstering the Indo-Pacific Quad alliance and the US-India partnership. US President Donald Trump on Tuesday indicated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the US in February, Reuters reported.Additionally, Trump claimed to have spoken with PM Modi about "immigration." The White House claims that during a "productive" phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump aimed to advance India-US cooperation and a "fair" bilateral trading relationship. The two leaders also discussed preparations for Modi to visit the US, the White House said in a readout of the discussion on Monday."President Donald J. Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a fruitful phone conversation today. According to the readout, the two leaders talked about strengthening and broadening their collaboration. They also addressed a number of regional concerns, including security in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe.The White House stated that the President emphasized the significance of India expanding its purchases of security equipment manufactured in the United States and pursuing equitable bilateral trade relations. The leaders' plans for Prime Minister Modi's visit to the White House were reviewed, highlighting the close friendship and strategic partnership between our countries, the readout stated.Modi and Trump both emphasized their dedication to bolstering the "US-India strategic partnership and the Indo-Pacific Quad partnership," with India hosting the Quad Leaders for the first time later this year. India has expressed reservations about the Trump administration's immigration and trade policies, much like several other nations.The prospect of applying "100 per cent tariffs" to the BRICS countries—including India—has been raised by Trump in the past. Randhir Jaiswal, a spokesman for the External Affairs Ministry, stated India's ongoing talks with the United States on immigration and trade issues during a weekly press briefing. He expressed optimism that any problems could be resolved.India was Trump's final international visit during his first term as president. Trump and Modi addressed thousands of people at two distinct rallies in Houston in September 2019 and Ahmedabad in February 2020. Following his unexpected election victory in November 2024, Modi was also one of the top three foreign leaders to meet with Trump.As Modi's potential visit to the U.S. approaches, experts anticipate that key discussions will focus on resolving trade disputes, easing visa restrictions for Indian professionals, and strengthening defence collaborations. While India's concerns over tariffs and immigration policies remain, both nations recognize the strategic importance of their partnership in countering regional security threats and expanding economic ties. Analysts suggest that Modi’s engagement with Trump could pave the way for renewed negotiations on trade policies, technology partnerships, and supply chain diversification, reinforcing India's position as a key U.S. ally in the Indo-Pacific.
