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Natural gas, nuclear energy get renewed push from Trump-Modi trade talks

In a joint statement, PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their commitment to increase energy trade

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President Donald Trump meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (Photo: PTI)

Subhayan ChakrabortyShreya Jai New Delhi

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India’s efforts to build a multi-fuel basket to power its energy security were reinforced when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and American President Donald Trump announced the two countries’ partnership in natural gas and nuclear power.
 
In a joint statement, Modi and Trump reaffirmed their commitment to increase trade in energy to position the United States (US) as a leading supplier of crude oil, petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas to India, in line with growing needs and priorities of “our dynamic economies”.
 
“The leaders committed to enhance investments, particularly in oil and gas infrastructure, and facilitate greater cooperation between the