India, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met at the White House on Thursday, marking their first official meeting in Trump's second term. The talks, which followed a series of phone calls between the two leaders, focused on trade, immigration and even the ongoing war in Ukraine. PM Modi, when asked about India's stance on the Russia-Ukraine war, said that the country stands by peace.

"I am happy that President Trump has taken the initiative for peace by speaking with President Putin. The world thinks India is neutral, but India is not neutral. India has its own stance, and India's stance is peace," PM Modi told reporters at the White House.

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