International relationsU.S.-India ties enter 'new chapter,' Modi says in meeting with Biden
Washington 'is one of our most important defense partners,' Indian PM tells Congress
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Joe Biden answer questions during a news conference at the White House. © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer
June 23, 2023 04:18 JST
Updated on June 23, 2023 13:06 JST
NEW YORK/NEW DELHI -- Taking ties to a new high, India on Thursday sealed key defense deals with the U.S. during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Washington, including on joint production of fighter jet engines in the South Asian country.