New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Thursday.
During the telephonic conversation, both leaders reviewed the steady progress in India-US bilateral relations and exchanged views on key regional and global developments. Both leaders reiterated that India and the United States will continue to work closely together to advance global peace, stability, and prosperity.
In a post on X, Modi stated: “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 U.S. will continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India — and as the United States and Russia continue discussions on a possible Ukraine peace agreement — the two leaders’ conversation suggests that both countries are open to renewed engagement.
Most areas of cooperation have recently shown improvement, although trade remains a sticking point due to Trump’s decision to levy a 50% import duty on Indian goods. This includes a 25% reciprocal tariff and an additional 25% penalty tied to India’s purchases of Russian oil and defence hardware.
State Visits
PM Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman from 15-18 December. In Jordan (15-16), he will meet King Abdullah II to review bilateral ties and mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.
In Ethiopia (16-17), at the invitation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali, he will hold his first official discussions in Addis Ababa to strengthen cooperation as partners in the Global South.
In Oman (17-18), at the invitation of Sultan Haitham bin Tarik, he will mark 70 years of diplomatic ties and review the Strategic Partnership across trade, energy, defence, technology and regional issues.