New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump held a warm and friendly phone call on Thursday, reviewing the progress made in their countries relationship at a time when trade tensions remain unresolved.

This is the third conversation between the two leaders since Washington imposed sharp tariffs on several Indian exports earlier this year. The United States had raised duties, in some cases up to fifty per cent, following disagreements over market access and India’s earlier decision to continue buying oil from Russia.

According to official statements, Modi and Trump discussed the status of ongoing trade talks and expressed satisfaction with the wider partnership that covers defence, energy, technology and regional security. A senior United States trad

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