Trump-Modi Talks: Key Takeaways For India

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a one-on-one meeting at Hyderabad House on Tuesday. This was in addition to the delegation-level talks between members of the two sides. Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and the big-ticket defence deal signed between India and the US featured prominently, as expected.

President Trump and PM Modi issued a joint statement to the media at Hyderabad House after the meeting.

What's in it for India?

What are some of the important takeaways for India from the Trump-Modi meeting:

• As PM Modi put it, India and the US have now forged a global strategic partnership, taking their relationship to the next well.

• India and the US inked a $3 billion defence deal on for the purchase of advanced American military equipment, including Apache and multi-role MH-60 Romeo helicopters.

• Increased cooperation from the US in battling terrorism and its backers.

• A combined resolve to eliminate terror operations on Pakistan soil.

• India and the US have also signed 3 MoUs, including one in the energy sector.

• MoU on mental health

• MoU on the safety of medical products

• Letter of cooperation between Indian Oil Corporation and Exxon and Chart.

• Legal shape to be given to trade talks held by teams of India and US.

• Emphasis on people-to-people contact

• Increased cooperation in homeland security.

• Resolve to fight narco-terror and organised crime and drugs.

• Discussions of 5G technology and the significance it has for the future and as a tool for freedom.

In the words of PM Modi, "Today we discussed every important aspect of US-India partnership, be it defence and security, energy strategic partnership, trade or people to people ties." PM Modi also stressed upon strengthening the defence ties between India and US as an important aspect of our partnership.