US President Donald Trump announced plans to deepen defense cooperation with India, stating that military sales will increase by billions of dollars and that F-35 fighter jets could be provided. Speaking alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, Trump emphasized the strong ties between the two countries and highlighted agreements on defense, trade, and energy.
Trump also discussed the creation of a new trade route extending from India to Israel, Italy, and the US, including ports, railways, and undersea cables. On trade policies, he stated that the US would demand the same terms as India to ensure fair trade.
Addressing global security, Trump warned that China is rapidly expanding its nuclear capabilities and could soon match the US and Russia. He suggested China could play a role in ending the Russia-Ukraine war and reiterated that if he were president earlier, the conflict would not have started.
Modi confirmed that the US and India aim to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, focusing on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, energy security, and nuclear cooperation.