US clears $2 Billion Drone deal As Prime Minister Modi Meets Donald Trump

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The US has cleared the sale of predator Guardian drones to India, as President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged today to deepen their defence and security cooperation.

"President Trump and Prime Minister Modi pledged to deepen defence and security cooperation, building on the United States' recognition of India's capabilities and promote shared security interests," the joint statement said.

Resolving to expand their maritime security cooperation, they announced their intention to build on the implementation of their "White Shipping" data sharing arrangements, which enhances collaboration on the maritime domain awareness.

 Mr Trump welcomed PM Modi's strong support for the US to join as an Observer in the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium.

Noting the importance of the upcoming MALABAR naval exercise (involving the US, Japan and India), the leaders determined to expand their engagements on shared maritime objectives and to explore new exercises.

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