5 Key Moments from PM Modi’s US Trip: F-35 Deal, Tahawwur Rana Extradition, and More

Feb 14, 2025 Komal Das

PM Modi’s US visit strengthened ties, with Trump praising his negotiation skills and talks with Elon Musk, boosting India’s global standing

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Trump announced Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India, and PM Modi thanked him, assuring justice in Indian courts

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Trump announced US military sales to India, including F-35 jets, and reaffirmed the Quad partnership

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Trump and Modi agreed to tackle the US trade deficit, with a focus on oil, gas, and defense. Modi also offered to ease tariffs and boost US imports

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PM Modi announced a $500 billion India-US trade target by 2030, with a focus on joint development, production, and technology transfer

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Trump offered to mediate the India-China border issue, urging de-escalation during his press conference with PM Modi

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