Modi and Trump discuss defense and trade in high-stakes White House meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss defense, trade, and technology. They announced a new initiative called COMPACT to enhance military and economic cooperation between the two countries. Key developments include a ten-year framework for defense partnership, new arms deals, and a review of regulations to ease technology transfers. They also launched the Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance to develop underwater technologies and set a trade target of $500 billion by 2030. Both leaders condemned Pakistan's inaction on terrorism and approved the extradition of 26/11 convict Tahawwur Rana to India. They reaffirmed commitments to energy security and educational collaboration, while addressing issues like illegal immigration and organized crime.