Trump Says India Will Act Right on Deportation of Illegal Migrants After Call with Modi

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US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that India “will do what’s right” concerning the deportation of undocumented migrants after a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The two leaders spoke on Monday, marking their first discussion since Trump took office last week. Their conversation covered immigration, security, and trade, with the White House describing it as a “productive call.”

Following the call, Trump informed reporters that Modi was expected to visit the United States “sometime in February.”

Since assuming the presidency on 20 January, Trump has issued multiple executive orders related to immigration, aiming to intensify measures against undocumented migrants in the US.

As per the Pew Research Center, approximately 725,000 undocumented Indian immigrants were residing in the US as of 2024.

Last week, India’s foreign ministry stated that Delhi was willing to accept Indian nationals who had overstayed “anywhere in the world,” provided their documents were submitted and their nationality was verified.

During their phone call on Monday, the ministry noted that Trump and Modi discussed bilateral relations, particularly in “technology, trade, investment, energy, and defence.”

The leaders also exchanged views on security matters in the Indo-Pacific region, the Middle East, and Europe.

According to a White House statement, Trump underscored the need for India to expand its purchase of US-made security equipment and work towards a “fair” trade relationship.

Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), referred to Trump as a “dear friend” and affirmed their commitment to a “mutually beneficial and trusted partnership.”

The White House further noted that both leaders emphasized their dedication to strengthening their countries’ strategic ties and the Indo-Pacific Quad alliance, which also comprises Japan and Australia.

India is set to host Quad leaders for the first time later this year.

Modi and Trump had shared an amicable relationship during the US president’s first term from 2017 to 2021.

However, India endured a contentious tariff dispute with the Trump administration, impacting businesses in both nations.

Following Trump’s election victory in November, India’s Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar asserted that the country had no apprehensions about working with the US president.

Trump had previously lauded Modi as a “great leader” but also criticized India for imposing high tariffs.

Observers believe it remains to be seen whether their rapport will help address concerns over trade and immigration.

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