Modi meets POTUS, Japanese PM ahead G-20

Ahead the formal beginning of the G-20 Summit, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump and Japan-America-India trilateral talks with Trump and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in Osaka today.

In the bilateral meeting, Modi and Trump discussed key issues such as trade, defence and 5G communications networks.

Enriching the global strategic partnership

PM @narendramodi had an open & productive meeting with POTUS @realDonaldTrump on the margins of #G20 Summit. The two leaders discussed various aspects of mutual interest with a focus on cooperation in 5G, defence & security & trade. pic.twitter.com/cdrkwOngEs

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019

During the meet, Trump also congratulated Modi on his second tenure following the massive victory in the Lok Sabha election. POTUS is also hopeful of the two countries working together in many areas including military.

Before the bilateral talks, the duo also attended the Japan-America-India trilateral meeting.

2nd 'JAI' – Japan-America-India Trilateral Meeting between PM @narendramodi, Japanese PM @AbeShinzo & POTUS @realDonaldTrump on margins of #G20 Summit. Discussion focused on how the 3 countries can together work together towards an open, stable & rule-based Indo-Pacific region. pic.twitter.com/xsL9SMapSp

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) June 28, 2019

During the trilateral meet, Modi highlighted the importance India attaches to the group.