Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, had a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, where the two leaders reviewed the progress made in the India & US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Both leaders then held a discussion on the ways to deepen cooperation across key sectors. Views were exchanged between the two regarding expanding cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence and security, and other priority areas central to implementing the India & US COMPACT (Catalysing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) framework for the 21st century.
The conversation is held amid negotiations for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement.
In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump. We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the US will continue to work together for global peace, stability, and prosperity.”
As per the official statement, PM Modi and President Trump also underscored the importance of sustaining momentum in their shared efforts to expand bilateral trade.
The leaders discussed regional and global developments and agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common strategic interests while also expressing satisfaction at the steady strengthening of ties between the two countries, and further underlined the need to sustain momentum in efforts to enhance bilateral trade.
Both sides agreed to remain in touch as high-level engagements continue.
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