‘Had a very warm and engaging conversation’: Modi speaks with Trump, peace and stability in focus

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump spoke over the phone on Thursday, during which the two leaders reviewed the current progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Their discussion also covered ongoing cooperation and developments between the two nations.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Modi first mentioned the warmth of the conversation and wrote, “Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump.”

He then highlighted their review of bilateral ties and added, “We reviewed the progress in our bilateral relations and discussed regional and international developments. India and the U.S. will continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity.”

The two leaders exchanged views on expanding cooperation in trade, critical technologies, energy, defence and security, officials said.

Both the leaders also agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests, they said.

Modi and Trump underlined the importance of sustaining momentum in shared efforts to enhance bilateral trade, the officials said.

The leaders also exchanged views on expanding cooperation in critical technologies, energy, defence and security, and other priority areas that are central to the implementation of the India-U.S. COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st century, they added.

The leaders also discussed various regional and global developments and agreed to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests, the officials said.

(With inputs from PTI)