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| US President Donald Trump invites Narendra Modi | US President Donald Trump invites Narendra Modi |
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| US President Donald Trump has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States after a phone call between the two leaders. | US President Donald Trump has invited India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit the United States after a phone call between the two leaders. |
| Washington said Mr Trump saw India as a "true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world". | Washington said Mr Trump saw India as a "true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world". |
| "The two discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such as the economy and defence," it said. | "The two discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such as the economy and defence," it said. |
| The White House said it looked forward to welcoming Mr Modi later this year. | The White House said it looked forward to welcoming Mr Modi later this year. |
| The US statement added that Mr Trump and Mr Modi resolved to "stand shoulder to shoulder in the global fight against terrorism". | |
| During the US election campaign, Mr Trump was largely positive about India. | |
| He praised Mr Modi for championing bureaucratic reform and economic growth. |