LIVE: Trump says India to purchase more oil and gas from US

1600 Hrs EST (02:30 AM IST) - PM Modi to arrive at the White House 

1605 - 1650 Hrs EST (02:35- 3:20 AM IST) - Bilateral meeting

1710 - 1740 Hrs EST (03:40 AM-04:10 AM IST)- Press statements by PM Modi and Trump

1740 - 1840 Hrs EST (04:10 AM-05:10 AM) - Dinner hosted by President Trump

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US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Feb 13) gifted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a special gift on their "journey together". The usually practical US president's gift can only be described as sentimental. 

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Trump said, "Today, the U.S. trade deficit with India is almost $100 billion and Prime Minister Modi and I have agreed that we'll begin in negotiations to address the long running disparities that should have been taken care of over the last four years. But they didn't do that in the U.S-India trading relationship with the goal of a signing an agreement. And we want, really we want a certain level playing field, which we really think we're entitled to. And and he does also, in fairness. So we're going to work on that very hard. And we can make up the difference very easily with the deficit, with the sale of oil and gas, LNG, of which we have more than anybody in the world."

"The Prime Minister and I also reached an important agreement on energy that will restore the United States as a leading supplier of oil and gas to India and will be hopefully their number one supplier. And the groundbreaking development for U.S. nuclear industry. India is also reforming its laws to welcome U.S. nuclear technology, which is at the highest level into the Indian market," he added. 

Trump announced a deal for Delhi to import more US oil and gas to shrink the trade deficit between the two countries. 

"They're going to be purchasing a lot of our oil and gas. They need it. And we have it," Trump said at a joint news briefing in Washington. 

Modi said that "in order to ensure India's energy security, we will focus on trade in oil and gas", also pledging to invest more in nuclear energy. 

Secretary Vikram Misri said, "The PM just concluded a very substantive and productive visit to the United States at the invitation of President Donald Trump. This is the Prime Minister's first visit to the United States after the inauguration of President Trump for a second term." 

"This visit is a signal of the priority that both leaders attach to the India-US relationship... The newly confirmed Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, paid a call to the PM. The PM received Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy" he added. 

"The discussions at the White House went on for 4 hours... The discussions covered a lot of ground. The entire gamut of the relationship, ranging from strategic and security cooperation, defence, trade and economic engagement, technology, energy security and people-to-people linkages, regional and global issues of concerns were dealt with," he said. 

A special briefing has been conducted by MEA on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the USA. 

On his x account, PM Modi writes, "President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in the American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity." 

"An excellent meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship!" he added. 

PM Modi found an interesting way of summarising his vision for the US-India ties. He mentioned 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA), which is a phrase inspired by Donald Trump. 

PM Modi added his own twist, and said that just the US, a developed India means 'Make India Great Again', or 'MIGA'. 

Modi made the comment at a joint press conference after a meeting with President Trump in Washington. He said, "In American terms, a Developed India means 'Make India Great Again,' or 'MIGA.'" 

"When America and India work together—'MAGA' plus 'MIGA'—it creates a 'MEGA' partnership for prosperity. And this MEGA spirit gives new scale and scope to our goals," PM Modi added. 

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Thursday (Feb 13) that those staying in other countries illegally "do not have any legal right to be there," as he addressed the media at a joint press conference alongside US President Donald Trump.

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#WATCH | Washington, DC: When asked if the matter against businessman Gautam Adani was discussed in the meeting with US President Donald Trump, PM Modi says, " India is a democracy and our culture is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', we consider the whole world as one family. I believe… pic.twitter.com/F8DlNcV8gY

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

I have known him [Elon Musk] for a long time, even before I became PM, when I was chief minister. Today, he visited with his family, and we had a nice discussion, says Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi@elonmusk @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/vy0eRo0YCU

— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

On the illegal immigration issue, PM Narendra Modi says, "...Those who stay in other countries illegally do not have any legal right to be there."

"As far as India and the US are concerned, we have always said that those who are verified and are truly the citizens of India - if they live in the US illegally, India is ready to take them back. But it doesn't stop just there for us. These are people from ordinary families. They are shown big dreams and most of them are such who are misled and brought here. So, we should attack this entire system of human trafficking. Together, it should be the effort of the US and India to destroy such an ecosystem from its roots so that human trafficking ends...Our bigger fight is against that entire ecosystem and we are confident that President Trump will fully cooperate with India in finishing this ecosystem."

Addressing a joint press conference alongside Indian PM Narendra Modi, the US President said India has very stringent tariffs and vowed 'Whatever India charges us, we'll charge them'.

PM Narendra Modi says, "The people of America are well aware of MAGA - Make America Great Again. The people of India are also moving towards Viksit Bharat 2047. In The language of America, it's Make India Great Again - MIGA. When America and India work together, this MEGA plus MIGA becomes a 'mega partnership for prosperity'...Today, we have decided to double our trade by 2030..."

Following the much-anticipated bilateral meeting between the Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump remarked the friendship between India and the US was the 'strongest it has ever been'. 

When asked about the Bangladesh issue, US President Donald Trump said, " There is no role for our deep state. This is something that PM (Narendra Modi) has been working on for a long time and has worked on for hundreds of years...I have been reading about it. I will leave Bangladesh to the PM".

US President Trump gifts Indian PM Modi his book "Our Journey Together" and shares a photo from his 2020 Taj Mahal visit
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— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

Sharing my remarks during meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. https://t.co/kSqmLuxiPs

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025

"We missed you a lot," Donald Trump tells Indian PM Narendra Modi as they meet at the White House for the first time since the inauguration on January 20

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— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi comes bearing gifts as he meets Donald Trump on Thursday, hoping that concessions on tariffs, fresh business deals and the prospect of cooperation on China issue could deter a trade war.

Indian officials are looking at possible deals on US agriculture exports to India and investment in nuclear energy, along with tariff cuts in at least a dozen sectors, including electronics, medical and surgical equipment, and chemicals, which as per a Reuters report citing an anonymous source is a "gift" for Trump.

"One thing that I deeply appreciate, and I learn from President Trump, is that he keeps the national interest supreme," Modi said as he sat alongside Trump in the White House. "And like him, I also keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else."

"He is doing a great job in India. Everybody talks about it. He's doing a really fantastic job"

US President Donald Trump calls Indian PM Narendra Modi "great leader", says it's very important that both countries remain united pic.twitter.com/eQu1Our92a

— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

When asked about meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Russia-Ukraine war, PM Modi said while the global world thinks that India is a neutral country, "India is not neutral, India has a side...peace."

I am happy that President Trump has taken the initiative for peace by speaking with President Putin. The world thinks India is neutral, but India is not neutral. India has its own stance, and India’s stance is peace, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on #RussiaUkraineWar pic.twitter.com/bwoChVTDRk

— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

Indian PM Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks, voiced a popular Hindi and said "India+US together are not 1+1=2, rather we make 1+1=11".

In his opening remarks during the bilateral with US President Donald Trump, Indian PM Narendra Modi reminisced about mega-events 'Howdy Modi' and Namaste Trump'. He said these were proofs of the bond their respective nations share.

"I'm happy President Trump - like a friend - reminded me of Ahmedabad and the mega rallies like 'Howdy Modi' and 'Namaste Trump.' These events sent a strong message of our friendship, which continues to resonate globally," says Indian PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/Hbxwz4mQLp

— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on his "glorious" win, says wishing you on behalf of 1.4 million Indians.

"I'm delighted to see you back in the White House and to meet with you today on behalf of 1.4 billion people of India. Congratulations on your historic victory," Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/bKmKJMjaMV

— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

Modi-Trump Talks

A bilateral meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is underway at White House in Washington, DC.

The two leaders are meeting in person for the first time after the inauguration of President Trump as the 47th US President on January 20, 2025. 

#WATCH | Washington, DC: Indian delegation including EAM Dr S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrive at the White House soon after PM Modi's arrival here pic.twitter.com/Cda018rjS6

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at White House in Washington, DC to meet US President Donald Trump.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House, to hold talks with US President Donald Trump shortly

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— WION (@WIONews) February 13, 2025

Ceremonial guards gather at the premises of the White House to welcome India Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will be arriving here shortly.

#WATCH | Washington, DC: Ceremonial guards gather at the premises of the White House to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he is set to arrive here shortly.

He will meet US President Donald Trump. This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the inauguration… pic.twitter.com/9BZQ0IBf0t

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Indian flag being put up at the premises of the White House by Ceremonial guards, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here shortly, to meet US President Donald Trump. 

#WATCH | Washington, DC: Indian flag being put up at the premises of the White House by Ceremonial guards, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive here shortly. pic.twitter.com/TqfO4NfaMl

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

PM Modi is set to meet US President Donald Trump shortly at the White House in Washington DC. This comes just after Trump announced 'reciprocal tariffs'. Here are the visuals from outside the White House.

#WATCH | Washington, DC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, shortly. Visuals from the White House.

This will be the first meeting between the two leaders after the inauguration of President Trump as the 47th US President on… pic.twitter.com/gFcwv6Dxdc

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

A White House official said on Thursday that the tariffs, which Trump put into motion via an executive action, won’t take immediate effect, an intentional move to give nations time to potentially negotiate new trade terms with the US. 

"India has more tariffs than nearly any other country," US President Donald Trump said while talking about his intentions of imposing reciprocal tariffs, as reported by Reuters.

Ramaswamy after holding bilateral meeting with PM Modi told ANI, "Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting."

#WATCH | Washington, DC (US) | "It was a pleasure and honour to welcome Prime Minister Modi here. Hope he has a wonderful visit and it was a great meeting," says Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy after his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/HIojQ6v6Ri

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

#WATCH | A mobile billboard advertising truck in Washington, DC displays boards, ahead of the meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.

The two leaders will meet today, 13th Feb, for the first time in person after the inauguration of President Trump as the… pic.twitter.com/uVbNT9POIe

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Elon Musk, Head of the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and CEO of Tesla called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Prime Minister and Mr. Musk discussed strengthening collaboration between Indian and US entities in innovation, space exploration, artificial… pic.twitter.com/aONa61ZcD2

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

PM Modi wrote in  post on X, "Had a very good meeting with Elon Musk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’"

Had a very good meeting with @elonmusk in Washington DC. We discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation. I talked about India’s efforts towards reform and furthering ‘Minimum Government, Maximum Governance.’ pic.twitter.com/7xNEqnxERZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025

It was also a delight to meet Mr. @elonmusk’s family and to talk about a wide range of subjects! pic.twitter.com/0WTEqBaVpT

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025

#WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC.

(Video: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/1GLaCi2aXY

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

PM Narendra Modi wrote in a post on X, "Had a fruitful meeting with NSA Mike Waltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like AI, semiconductors, space and more."

Had a fruitful meeting with NSA @michaelgwaltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we had a wonderful discussion around these issues. There is strong potential for cooperation in sectors like… pic.twitter.com/5w3Gv2lMJ6

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 13, 2025

#WATCH | Members of the Indian diaspora gather outside Blair House in Washington, DC and raise slogans of 'Vande Mataram and 'Bharat Mata ki jai'; also raise slogans for PM Modi.

The Prime Minister is staying at Blair House during this visit to the US. pic.twitter.com/6idWlkVRmX

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

#WATCH | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is underway at Blair House in Washington, DC.

(Video: ANI/DD) pic.twitter.com/74pq4q1FRd

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

People, under the aegis of 'Awami League and its sister organizations' raise slogans against Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in Washington, DC, where PM Modi is currently staying. 

#WATCH | People, under the aegis of 'Awami League and its sister organizations' raise slogans against Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus outside Blair House in Washington, DC (US). PM Modi is staying at the Blair House.

Slogans of "Step down, step down! Killer Yunus,… pic.twitter.com/NLuFSXF9Ov

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Tesla CEO and billionaire Elon Musk at Blair House in Washington DC. The meeting was followed by Modi’s earlier discussions with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. 

#WATCH | Tesla CEO Elon Musk arrives at Blair House in Washington, DC, for a bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi.

PM's bilateral meeting with US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz concluded just now. pic.twitter.com/1k9yF6wYEN

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025

"Today's meetings with PM Modi and his government will build up on the accomplishments of the last Trump administration and the two leaders will focus on key areas of defence, trade, energy infrastructure, regional partnerships. Relating to build on defence sales to India, to ensure they are prioritising the use of American technology, the President is also focussed on unleashing American energy to the rest of the world and will prioritise India as the key importer of America's natural resources to power their economy," the US official said.

#UPDATE | The bilateral meeting between PM Narendra Modi and US National Security Advisor Michael Waltz begins at Blair House in Washington, DC. https://t.co/dYxkHUFaav

— ANI (@ANI) February 13, 2025