AS THE two-day talks between India and the US trade team in New Delhi drew to a close on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced in the evening that he spoke with US President Donald Trump and they reviewed the progress of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, and discussed among other issues the importance of sustaining momentum in the efforts to enhance bilateral trade.

“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,” Modi said on social media platform X.

Modi’s conversation with Trump comes less than two months after Trump wished him on Diwali.

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