Trump: India to Become a Customer of US Oil and Advanced F-35 Fighters

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, February 14, that the United States will sell advanced F-35 fighter jets to India, making it one of the few countries to possess these advanced stealth aircraft. In a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, Trump stated, "Starting this year, we will increase military equipment sales to India by several billion dollars. We are also paving the way for the supply of F-35 stealth fighters to India." The US President also expressed expectations for "incredible trade deals" with India. He made these remarks at the beginning of his dialogue with Modi. Trump has stated that he will impose tariffs on both friends and competitors of the US, accusing other countries of long-term exploitation of the US. He also mentioned that India will purchase oil from the US. Speaking alongside Modi at the White House, Trump told reporters that he intends to discuss trade with the Indian Prime Minister. Modi emphasized that he will prioritize India's national interests in this dialogue and officially invited Trump to visit India. This report is based on information from AFP and Reuters.