New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Wednesday, reviewing bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The two leaders also discussed other areas of India-US cooperation and agreed to maintain close engagement to take the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. The conversation covered regional and international issues as well, including ongoing efforts aimed at advancing global peace and security. The PMO said Modi and Trump reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US partnership and agreed to remain in touch. Trade was among the key subjects reviewed during the conversation, alongside defence, energy and critical technologies. However, no specific trade agreement, defence purchase or other bilateral deal was announced following the call. The focus of the conversation remained on reviewing ongoing cooperation and maintaining engagement across the wider strategic relationship. India and the US have expanded cooperation over the years across defence, technology, energy and other strategic sectors, with critical and emerging technologies becoming an increasingly important part of the bilateral relationship. The latest conversation indicates that these areas will continue to remain central to engagement between New Delhi and Washington. The PMO did not provide further details on the regional and international developments discussed by the two leaders.
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