Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US vice president J D Vance reviewed and positively assessed progress in various areas of bilateral cooperation, focusing on tech and defence. The US is looking to increase defence exports to India to bridge its trade deficit. Cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, as well as small and advanced modular reactors, is also a priority. The leaders discussed regional and global issues, emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy. PM Modi recalled his visit to the US and fruitful discussions with President Trump, while the American side reaffirmed the strength of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.