Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was counting on a series of concessions ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump to keep his country in the US’s good graces after weeks of tariff threats.

Modi said on X that the two men “discussed various issues, including those he is passionate about such as space, mobility, technology and innovation.”

Standing alongside Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House on Thursday, US President Donald Trump referred to China as a "very important player in the world," adding that Beijing could play a key role in resolving the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.