Leaders of 2 nations don't meet to discuss an individual matter: Modi on Adani issue

Prime Minister, the US is giving a lot of push to curb illegal immigration, and India has been cooperating on this issue. How does India see this issue in the larger context?
Modi: I don't think this is a question that is about India only, but even globally, you can talk about this issue. And we are of the opinion that anybody who enters another country illegally, they have absolutely no right to be in that country. And as far as India and the US is concerned, we have always been of the same opinion, and that is any verified Indian who is in the US illegally, we are fully prepared to take them back to India.
However, it doesn't stop there. These are children of very ordinary families, and they are lured by big dreams and big promises. A lot of them are brought in without them knowing about why they are going to a country. And in fact, they are connected with a human trafficking system, and we have to make sure that we fight against this system. As far as the US and India are concerned, I think what we should do is make efforts to make sure that we uproot these from within the system so that we can reduce or remove human trafficking.
And basically, the young, vulnerable, poor people of India are fooled into coming over as illegal immigrants. And our bigger fight actually is against this ecosystem or this system that encourages such gangs to thrive. And I can tell you that India will completely support your endeavour in achieving this.

I wanted to ask you, did you discuss any possible business deals with Elon Musk during your meetings today, Mr Prime Minister?
Modi: I have known him for a very long time. I was not even the prime minister at the time when I first met him. I was chief minister and today he came to meet me along with all his family with his children and so we had a nice discussion.
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Mr President. Can I ask whether you discussed at all today the case of Gautam Adani who is one of the wealthiest men in Asia and perceived as an ally of Prime Minister Modi. Prime Minister Modi, have you asked the President to take action on that case?
Modi: Firstly, India is a democratic country, and our culture and our thought philosophy is

Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

, which basically means that the entire world is a family. Every Indian is my own family member. And when it comes to such personal matters, two leaders of two countries will not get together on that topic and discuss anything on an individual matter.
Mr Prime Minister, how do you see India's role? You have had discussions with President Trump about de-escalating the conflict in Russia and Ukraine.
Modi: As you know, I have been in constant contact with both Russia and Ukraine. I have also visited both countries. And many people are mistaken, and they feel that India is neutral. I would like to clarify, India is not neutral. We have taken a side, and we have taken the side of peace. And it is based on this principle of ours that in the presence of President Putin, I clearly said in front of the media that this is not the era of war and even today it is my conviction that solutions cannot be found on the battlefield.
Ultimately, you have to come to the negotiating table and India has constantly made efforts that there are talks that take place where both parties are present. It is only then that we will find a solution. The efforts being made by President Trump, I support them, I welcome them and I would like that President Trump is successful as soon as possible so that the world is on the path to peace once again.