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Trump says India 'will do what's right' on illegal immigration

Release Date: 2025-01-28
Media: BBC
Summary: US President Donald Trump stated that India "will do what's right" regarding the deportation of illegal immigrants following a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This was their first conversation since Trump’s inauguration. They discussed immigration, security, trade, and other bilateral issues in what the White House described as a "productive call."

Trump suggested that Modi might visit the US in February. Since taking office, Trump has introduced several executive orders aimed at cracking down on undocumented migrants, with around 725,000 undocumented Indian immigrants in the US as of 2024. India’s foreign ministry has said it would accept Indian nationals overstaying abroad, provided their documents and nationality are verified.

Both leaders also discussed cooperation in technology, trade, investment, energy, and defense, as well as security in the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe. Trump emphasized the need for India to increase its purchase of US-made security equipment and work toward a "fair" trade relationship.

Modi called Trump a "dear friend" and highlighted their commitment to a mutually beneficial partnership. The two also reiterated their dedication to strengthening the strategic partnership and the Quad alliance, which includes the US, India, Japan, and Australia. While Trump’s previous term saw tensions over tariffs, both leaders expressed optimism about overcoming trade and immigration challenges moving forward.
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