Washington/New Delhi, Feb. 14 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the India-US bilateral trade would be doubled to more than $500 billion by 2030, India would purchase more oil and gas from the US, as well as strengthen defence cooperation, as he held bilateral talks with President Donald Trump in the White House.

In his press remarks on Thursday, after holding the talks, PM Modi said the two sides would form a MEGA Partnership for Prosperity by working together, playing on the MAGA - or Make America Great Again slogan.

"Americans are familiar with President Trump's motto, Make America Great Again, or "MAGA." The people of India are also moving towards development at a fast pace with the determination of "Viksit Bharat 2047" on the track...