Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do more to relax Indian trade barriers on Monday during talks in which both leaders took great pains to stress the importance of a strong U.S.-Indian relationship.

At a closely watched first meeting between the two, Trump and Modi appeared to get along well. Modi pulled in Trump for a bear hug on the stage as the cameras rolled in the Rose Garden.

“I deeply appreciate your strong commitment to the enhancement of our bilateral relations,” Modi told him. “I am sure that under your leadership a mutually beneficial strategic partnership will gain new strength, new positivity, and will reach new heights.” Continue reading “Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi”

Mon, June 26, 2017: Trump meets with Prime Minister Modi of India

In the morning, President Trump will receive his daily intelligence briefing.

He will then have lunch with Vice President Mike Pence and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley.

In the afternoon, the Trumps will welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India.

Trump will then meet with Prime Minister Modi and later give joint statements with him.

In the evening, the Trumps will have dinner with Modi and then say goodbye.