Eliminating terrorism among top-most priorities, says Modi after first meeting with Trump

US President Donald J Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed the Indian Prime Minister to the White House where the first meeting took place between the leaders.

"Both India and USA are global engines of growth. Eliminating terrorism is among the topmost priorities for us," the Indian leader said.

It was the first time, Modi met Trump since he was elected as the President of America.

Modi said: "We held talks on wide range of issues pertaining to the India-USA relationship."

The Prime Minister said India considers the USA as a valued partner in his government's flagship programmes.

"Trade, commerce and investment are key areas. Technology, innovation and knowledge economy are also areas were are actively looking at," he said.

Modi said he discussed issue related to terrorism with the US leader.

"We discussed the problems arising due to terrorism and radicalisation," he said.

Modi said India and USA agreed to work closely on boosting maritime trade and cooperation.

On the other hand, Trump said India and USA will always be together in 'friendship and respect'.

Trump said India will always have a 'true friend' in the White House and the relationship between the two nations have become stronger during his regime.

"You have a true friend in the White House...our ties have never been stronger and better," Trump said.

Modi is currently visiting the USA.

He earlier thanked Trump for giving him 'warm welcome' to the White House.

"President has welcomed me with immense warmth. I thank him for the welcome," the PMO India had tweeted quoting Modi.

Trump was elected as the US President last year.

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