Trump welcomes Modi to the White House and highlights strong ties between the US and India

During his visit to the US, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Donald Trump at the White House. Trump welcomed Modi with a hug and expressed that he missed him. Trump gifted Modi a signed book and shared photos from past events celebrating their relationship. Modi congratulated Trump on his election victory and emphasized the importance of strengthening India-US ties. This meeting marks Modi's first visit to the US since Trump's return to the presidency. It occurred shortly after Trump announced new tariffs affecting all countries, including India.