India Made Long Push With Trump Behind Scenes to Clinch US Deal

The article discusses India's diplomatic efforts to strengthen its relationship with the United States under the Trump administration. After a meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the leaders of Russia and China, India's national security adviser was sent to Washington to address the strained ties between India and the US. The article highlights India's behind-the-scenes push to secure a trade deal with the US, which culminated in a meeting between Modi and President Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The deal, which was finalized during Trump's visit to India in February 2020, aimed to address longstanding trade issues between the two countries. The article suggests that India's strategic outreach to the US was part of a broader effort to balance its relationships with major powers and navigate the geopolitical landscape. The successful negotiation of the trade deal was seen as a significant diplomatic achievement for India, strengthening its partnership with the US.