Washington, D.C., February 17, 2025 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump held discussions to strengthen the U.S.-India partnership, focusing on defense, trade, energy, and counterterrorism. Both leaders emphasized the importance of continued cooperation to ensure regional and global stability.
The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) commended the leaders’ efforts to enhance bilateral relations. They discussed the creation of a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) with the goal of increasing trade to $500 billion by 2030 through initiatives like “Mission 500,” aiming to reduce barriers and foster greater economic collaboration.
