Modi, Trump discuss
trade, south asia security, global terrorism
During their conversation, the two leaders extended invitations to each
other for visits. "During a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of
India, President Trump emphasised that the US considers India a true
friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world," the White
House said in a statement.
Modi, Trump discuss trade, south asia security, global terrorismAmerica considers India a "true friend and partner", US President Donald
Trump told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation during
which they resolved to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" in the global fight
against terrorism and work together for defence and security.
During their conversation, the two leaders extended invitations to each
other for visits. "During a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of
India, President Trump emphasised that the US considers India a true
friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world," the White
House said in a statement.
"President Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the US
later this year," it said. The two leaders discussed opportunities to
strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such
as the economy and defence.
Besides this, they also discussed security in the region of South and
Central Asia. President Trump and Prime Minister Modi resolved that the
US and India stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the global fight against
terrorism, the statement said.
Modi, who is the fifth foreign leader Trump have spoken with over phone
after being sworn-in as the new US President on January 20, said, they
"agreed to work closely in the coming days to further strengthen our
bilateral ties". "Had a warm conversation with President late last evening," the Prime Minister tweeted.
"Have also invited President Trump to visit India," Modi said. After
Trump surprised the world with his historic victory in the November 8
general elections, Modi was among the first world leaders to have
congratulated Trump. During his gruelling election campaign, India was
among the few countries in addition to Israel with whom Trump spoke of
strengthening ties if elected to power.
On January 21, Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May,
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique
Pena Nieto. On Sunday, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin
Netanyahu and yesterday he had a telephonic conversation with the
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
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