Trump and Modi meet in Washington but skip minority rights discussion

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met in Washington to discuss trade and weapons sales but did not address human rights or minority issues. This marks a continuation of a trend where such topics are sidelined in favor of strategic interests. Concerns about India's human rights record have diminished in U.S. political discourse as India strengthens its economic ties with the U.S. Both leaders share similar views on governance, which may influence their approach to these sensitive topics. During the meeting, immigration was discussed, with Trump focusing on illegal immigration and Modi advocating for U.S. visas for skilled workers. The leaders also touched on cooperation in crime-fighting, but Trump did not directly address India's actions against Sikh separatists.