PM Modi, Trump hold phone call to review India-US ties, discuss trade, defence
PM Modi and President Trump discussed trade, defence, and technology while emphasizing ongoing efforts to enhance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump to review progress in bilateral ties, with officials calling it a `very warm` exchange and the leaders agreeing to stay in touch.
- Amid active trade talks, a team of US trade representatives visited Delhi on Wednesday as tensions persist over a 50% US duty and Donald Trump, US President's Monday tariff warnings.
- Exchanging views, the leaders discussed expanding cooperation in trade, critical technologies, energy, defence and security, highlighting the need to maintain strong momentum in boosting bilateral trade.
- Washington signalled cautious optimism on market access talks, while Rick Switzer, US Deputy Trade Representative, made his first visit to New Delhi amid ongoing tariff disputes and Trump insisting tariffs address alleged dumping.
- The call came days after Vladimir Putin, Russian President, visited New Delhi, while Modi posted on X that India and the US will continue working for global peace and prosperity.
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