Modi in USA: Focus on terrorism in Modi's meet with top US officials

The meeting with defence secretary came ahead of the latter's maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Washington, June 26: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Secretary of Defence James Mattis in an effort to enhance cooperation between the US and India in counter terrorism.

The meeting with the two key US officials came ahead of the latter's maiden meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Mattis met Modi at the Hotel Willard Intercontinental, where the Indian prime minister is staying, reports PTI.

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During the meeting with Tillerson which covered strategic areas and economic cooperation, Modi defined the Indo-US ties as the "defining partnership" and said it has a global importance.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and other Indian senior officials were present at the meeting.

While the deal on the 22 Guardian worth between USD two to three billion has not been formally announced, it is considered to be a game change" for the US-India.
The designation of India being a major defence partner was decided by the previous Obama Administration, and formally approved by the Congress.

OneIndia News (with PTI inputs)