Washington, Feb. 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with United States National Security Advisor Mike Waltz at Blair House in Washington DC on Thursday. The two leaders had a "meaningful exchange of views" on deepening strategic ties between India and the US and addressing global security challenges.

PM Modi said Waltz has always been a great friend of India. PM Modi called defence, technology, security "important aspects" of ties between India and US and said that his discussion with Waltz were held around these issues.

In a post on X, PM Modi stated, "Had a fruitful meeting with NSA @michaelgwaltz. He has always been a great friend of India. Defence, technology and security are important aspects of India-USA ties and we...