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Narendra Modi-Donald Trump meet - As it happened

India and the US on Monday reiterated their commitment to cooperate in the fight against international terrorism even as the two sides agreed to boost economic cooperation following the first ever meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump.

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Washington: President Donald Trump and his wife Melania on Monday accorded a warm red carpet welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House. President Trump and PM Modi called on Pakistan to ensure that its territory is not used to launch terrorist attacks on other countries, the White House said in a statement.

27 June 2017
06:55 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi leaves for Amsterdam.

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Further called on Pakistan to expeditiously bring to justice perpetrators of 26/11 attacks, Pathankot & other cross border attacks: MEA

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There was a substantial discussion on Afghanistan. Brought out India's commitment, PM appreciated US's sacrifices: Foreign Secy

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On nuclear issue,we were told that by end of this yr, Westinghouse will rework its current situation & will be back in business: Foreign Secy

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New mechanism will be established to tackle terrorism: Foreign secretary S Jaishankar

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PM Modi at White House dinner

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Both leaders emphasized the importance of free and fair trade: S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary 

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That is a strong signal from the administration: S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary on US designates Syed Salahuddin as global terrorist

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Called upon Pakistan to not let its territory be used for terror activities. PM also mentioned the Pathankot attacks: MEA

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Terrorism was identified as a key challenge. Discussions also held on NSG, UNSC: S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary

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Terrorism is identified as a key challenge: Foreign Secretary

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President Trump and First Lady took PM Modi for a tour of the White House in a great gesture: Foreign Secretary 

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Terrorism was identified as a key challenge. Discussions also held on NSG, UNSC: S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary

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The meeting was very cordial, focused and open, there was a great degree of ease: S Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary

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I specially thank President Trump for his kind words about India and his enthusiasm towards a vibrant India-USA partnership: PM Modi

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MEA briefs media after PM Modi-President Trump meeting.

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PM Narendra Modi leaves from the White House after working dinner.

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President Trump also showed PM Modi a copy of Lincoln's famous Gettysburg address and the desk on which he wrote it

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President Trump gave PM Modi a guided tour of President's residence quarters in White House including Lincoln bedroom

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PM Modi also presented to the President a wooden chest with intricate inlay pattern that is a specialty of Hoshiarpur in Punjab.

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PM Modi also presented to the first lady hand-woven shawls from J&K and Himachal Pradesh

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For the First Lady, PM presented a hamper containing a traditional, handcrafted Himachali silver bracelet, tea and honey from Kangra valley

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Pleased to learn about an Indian airline's recent order of 100 new American planes,which will support thousands of American jobs: President Trump

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Looking forward to exporting more US energy to India as your economy grows incl major long term contract to purchase natural gas: President Trump

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We agreed to work closely on boosting maritime trade and cooperation: PM 

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India is committed to peace in Afghanistan, rebuilding that country is our top priority: PM Modi

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Our talks are a significant moment in the cooperation between our nations. They have been very important talks: PM Modi

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Trade, commerce and investment are imp areas. Technology, innovation and knowledge economy are also areas we are looking at: PM

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Eliminating terrorism is among the top most priorities for both nations: PM Modi

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During my campaign I pledged if elected India will have true friend in White House and that's now exactly what you have, a true friend: President Trump

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Our talks are a significant moment in the cooperation between our nations. They have been very important talks: PM Modi

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We held talks on wide range of issues pertaining to the India-USA relationship: PM Modi

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It's a great honour to welcome to the leader of the world's largest democracy: President Trump 

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India has the fastest growing economy, and the U.S. hopes to catch up soon: President Donald Trump

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India and USA will always be together in friendship and respect: President Trump

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Both countries are affected by terror, and we resolve that will destroy radical Islamic terror: President Trump

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The relationship between India and USA has never been better: President Trump

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You have a big vision for improving infrastructure and fighting corruption: President Trump to PM Modi

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PM Modi invited my daughter Ivanka to lead US delegation to the global entrepreneurship in India, and I believe she has accepted: President Trump

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You have a big vision for improving infrastructure and fighting corruption: President Trump to PM Modi

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I have always had a deep admiration for your country and your people, the rich culture and traditions: President Trump to PM Modi

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PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump address the media at the Rose Garden in White House 

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PM Modi and President Trump to issue a joint statement at the Rose Garden in the White House shortly.

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Thank you for ordering equipment from US; no one makes better military equipment like us: President Trump during delegation level talks with India

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America is the world's oldest democracy and India is the world's biggest democracy, together we can give a lot to the world and for that your leadership is very important: PM Modi 

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PM Modi meets President Trump at the White House - here's what he said: Watch Video

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US President Donald Trump has welcomed me with immense warmth, I thank him for the welcome. It is an honour for all 1.25 billion Indians: PM Modi

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President Trump knows about India's economic progress: PM Modi

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PM Modi with President Trump at the Oval Office.

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You have done a great job economically and you are doing well in so many ways, I would like to congratulate you: President Trump to PM Modi 

 

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You have been such a great PM (Modi): Trump

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It's a great honour to welcome you at the White House, says President Trump 

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The respect accorded to me by President Trump and the First Lady is for 1.25 crore Indians back home, says PM Modi in White House

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President Donald Trump and his wife Melania accorded a warm red carpet welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House.

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After the delegation-level talks, the two leaders are expected to deliver joint statements to the media between 2.40 am and 3 am.

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After the one-on-one meeting with Trump, an hour-long delegation-level talks - from 1:40 am to 2:40 am - between the two countries are scheduled to take place in the cabinet room of the White House.

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During the meeting, both leaders will discuss ongoing cooperation, including counter-terrorism, defence partnership in the Indo-Pacific region, global cooperation, burden-sharing, trade, law enforcement, and energy, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said two days ago.

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PM Modi and President Trump are scheduled to meet at 1:20 am IST for a one-on-one at the White House's Oval Office. The meeting is expected to last for about 20 minutes.

23:18 PM IST

After being received by Trump and the First Lady in the South Portico of the White House, the two leaders are expected to have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office. 

23:17 PM IST

US First Lady Melania Trump would join President Donald Trump to welcome the Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House today.

 

23:15 PM IST

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson noted the Indian Prime Minister's visit will strengthen ties between the United States and India and advance our common interest in fighting terrorism, promoting economic growth and prosperity, and expanding security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region, a State Department spokesperson said.

 

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The meeting between Mattis and Prime Minister Modi came ahead of the latter's maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

 

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The meeting comes amid reports that America will sell 22 Guardian drones to India to bolster its surveillance and intelligence gathering capabilities.

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US Defence Secretary James Mattis had also called on Modi.

23:06 PM IST

Earlier in the evening, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his Hotel Willard Intercontinental and discussed ways to boost Indo-US strategic ties ahead of the Indian leader's first meeting with President Donald Trump.