President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a lengthy phone conversation Tuesday, focusing on international security concerns and strengthening ties between their nations.
The discussion between the two world leaders extended for approximately 40 minutes, according to Indian media outlets that initially broke the story.
Modi took to social media platform X to share details of their conversation, writing: “Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors.”
The Indian leader further explained the scope of their discussion, stating: “We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.”
The conversation highlighted ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and India to address regional security challenges, particularly regarding the strategically vital waterway that serves as a crucial shipping route for global oil supplies.
