MAGA plus MIGA becomes a ‘MEGA partnership for prosperity’: PM Modi on India-US ties

Washington DC [US], February 14 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday drew a parallel between India's "Viksit Bharat" vision and the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) slogan in the United States, coining the term "Make India Great Again" (MIGA).
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi noted that India and the US have formed a "MEGA" partnership to drive prosperity for both nations.
"President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!" the Prime Minister posted.

President Trump often talks about MAGA.

In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA.

And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!@POTUS @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/i7WzVrxKtv
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025

In another post, PM Modi highlighted the importance of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House, calling it a significant step in strengthening the ties between the two nations.
"An excellent meeting with POTUS Donald Trump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship," he wrote.

An excellent meeting with @POTUS @realDonaldTrump at the White House. Our talks will add significant momentum to the India-USA friendship! pic.twitter.com/lS7o4768yi
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2025

Earlier, at a joint press conference, PM Modi said that the people of the US are aware of Trump's motto, MAGA, while the people of India are moving towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. He said that India and the US will strengthen the oil and gas trade to ensure India's energy security.
"The people of America are well aware of President Trump's motto, 'MAGA--Make America Great Again.' The people of India too are focusing on heritage and development as they move forward at a fast pace and with a firm resolve towards the goal of Viksit Bharat 2047. In the language of America, it's Make India Great Again - MIGA. When America and India work together, this MAGA plus MIGA becomes a 'mega partnership for prosperity,' and it is this mega spirit that gives new scale and scope to our objectives," the PM said.
PM Modi also stated that India and the US have set a USD 500 billion target for bilateral trade by 2023 and added that the teams of two nations will work together to finalise a mutually beneficial trade agreement.
"Today, we have also set a target to increase our bilateral trade to more than double, reaching USD 500 billion by 2030. Our teams will work on finalising very soon a mutually beneficial trade agreement," he added.
He announced that India and the US are moving forward in the direction of joint development, joint production and transfer of technology. He said that the partnership and cooperation between India and the US together can shape a better world.
The Prime Minister is among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following President Trump's inauguration. (ANI)