In Washington, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said Trump "looks forward" to his meeting with Modi on June 26 and discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral ties to "advance our common priorities: fighting terrorism, promoting economic growth and reforms, and expanding security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region." "President Trump and Prime Minister Modi will look to outline a common vision for the US-India partnership that is worthy of their 1.6 billion citizens," Spicer said. Apart from ways to enhance trade and business cooperation, Modi and Trump are expected to discuss defence ties. Regional security situation including Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and other international issues are expected to figure prominently during the meeting of the two leaders. During his visit to France this month, Modi even said that India would "go above and beyond" the Paris deal to protect climate for the future generations.

Source: dna June 12, 2017 20:03 UTC