President Trump's first visit to India Appeals close relationship with Prime Minister Modi Feb 24 23:07
President Trump of the United States has begun his first visit to India on the 24th. He spoke to about 100,000 people in front of Modi's hometown, stating, "The United States wants to strengthen its relationship with India," and emphasized his close relationship with Modi.
President Trump, who has visited India as a state guest for the first time since taking office for two days from April 24, arrived in Gujarat, the home of Prime Minister Modi, in the western state of Gujarat on the afternoon of Japanese time.
President Trump has arrived at a huge stadium that can accommodate 110,000 people, with a large crowd coming out and welcoming along the road.
At the venue large welcome event named "Namaste Trump", "Hello Trump president" in Japanese is opened, Modi Prime Minister enthusiastically welcomed the "Trump president. India and the United States of relationship is a new The era has entered. "
President Trump also said in a speech, "The United States wants to strengthen its relationship with India. We will aim for a free and open Indo-Pacific." .
President Trump, who has a large trade deficit with India, wants to appeal his achievements by expanding exports in defense equipment and energy fields following this visit, ahead of the presidential election. It seems that there is an aim.
On the other hand, Prime Minister Modi seems to be thinking that direct negotiations with President Trump will ease conflicts over the trade deficit, but increasing imports from the United States will also hit domestic industry Therefore, the focus is on how much to respond to market opening.
The two leaders met in the capital city of New Delhi on Wednesday, and it has been noted that in addition to trade issues, what kind of security agreements can be made with China in mind.