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Trump argued that global leaders increasingly seek India's partnership and that international corporations now see India "not merely as a market but as a strategic destination for investment and innovation."

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 16, 2026. Trump said Thursday he would consider visiting Pakistan if a peace deal is reached between the United States and Iran to end the weekslong conflict.
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