Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands as they deliver a joint press statement after their meeting at the White House, in Washington, DC on Thursday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his two-day visit, said that he’s determined to “Make India Great Again,” or “MIGA” — a play on the President Trump’s “MAGA” or “Make America Great Again” catchphrase and movement.
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PM Modi said that MIGA and MAGA together have become a mega partnership for prosperity. “The people of America are well aware of President Trump’s motto ‘MAGA – Make America Great Again.’ The people of India too are focusing on heritage and development as they move forward at a fast pace and with a firm resolve towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. In the language of America, it’s Make India Great Again – MIGA”.
“When America and India work together, this MAGA plus MIGA becomes a ‘mega partnership for prosperity’ and it is this mega spirit that gives new scale and scope to our objectives,” PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Modi further highlighted how both countries have set a target to increase our bilateral trade to more than double, reaching $500 billion by 2030.
He announced that India and the US are moving forward in the direction of joint development, joint production and transfer of technology. He said that the partnership and cooperation between India and the US together can shape a better world.
“As strategic and trusted partners, we are actively moving forward in the direction of joint development, joint production and transfer of technology. In the coming days, new technology and equipment will increase our capacity,” he said.
Published – February 14, 2025 08:34 am IST