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Modi Trump bond powers India US cooperation on defense trade and critical minerals
Politics
Published on 24 April 2026
A diplomatic relationship driving deals in defense and minerals
India’s ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra says PM Modi and President Trump share a deep, trust-based relationship that is translating into practical cooperation. He points to expanding work across defense, trade, and critical minerals, arguing the partnership supports India’s transformation agenda toward Viksit Bharat 2047 and aims to lift growth and prosperity.
- Kwatra highlights a unusually strong Modi Trump personal bond
- Cooperation spans defense, trade, and critical minerals
- US ties are framed as support for Viksit Bharat 2047
- Partnership is positioned as a growth and prosperity driver
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