NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Wednesday discussed through a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump and reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest.
In a post on X, PM Modi described the conversation as “productive” and said the two leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to take the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward.
“Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward,” PM Modi said.
The two leaders spoke against the backdrop of heightened trade friction following the enactment of the ‘Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026’, which authorises tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, including India and China.
Chinese President Xi Jinping was also in the US from September 23 to 25 and had bilateral talks with Trump.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also reacted to the conversation, describing it as “a very good call” between the two leaders.
“A very good call between President Trump and Prime Minster Modi!,” Gor posted on X.
In a separate statement, the Prime Minister’s Office said the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the bilateral partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries.
“The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest. They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries,” the PMO said.
PM Modi and Trump also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.
The PMO said both leaders agreed to remain in touch.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, with India’s concerns related to the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA) figuring in their talks.
“Good to meet @SecRubio of the US #UNHighLevelWeek. Reiterated India’s interests and concerns with regard to SRIA. Also discussed the Gulf and Ukraine situations,” he had said. India is a major buyer of Russian oil.
Commerce and Industry Minister Shri Piyush Goyal is currently in the US for the G20 trade ministers’ meeting. On the sidelines, he will meet US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
