Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump have spoken about easing tariffs and resolving trade concerns between the two countries, while also shoring up defense ties.

Trump and Modi, who share warm personal ties, met in the shadow of trade tensions complicating US-India relations.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will speak to reporters on Thursday evening after meetings at the White House.

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with SpaceX CEO Elon Musk during his visit to the U.S. to meet President Donald Trump. The exact nature of the meeting is unclear, although Modi said on X that the two men “discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation.”

Trump, Modi agree to ramp up bilateral trade after White House meeting India's prime minister hailed what he called New Delhi's "mega partnership" with the new US presidency, as he wrapped up talks in Washington.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday (local time) concluded his high-profile visit to the United States. During his visit, PM Modi met US President Donald Trump, his ally Donald Trump and other designatoriesl.