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PM Modi and Trump Discuss Trade, Defense, and Key Issues in Phone Call.
- •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed India-US relations and mutual cooperation during a phone call.
- •The leaders discussed cooperation in sectors including trade, defense, energy, and critical technology.
- •PM Modi posted on 'X' that they agreed to maintain close contact to further the comprehensive global strategic partnership.
- •The conversation occurred amidst new US sanction laws on Russia and Iran, raising concerns for India.
- •Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in the US discussing a proposed trade agreement, highlighting focus on trade relations.
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During their phone conversation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed India-US relations and discussed cooperation in key sectors including trade, defense, energy, and critical technology, agreeing to maintain close contact to further their comprehensive global strategic partnership.
The US has implemented new sanction laws related to Russia and Iran, which include provisions for tariffs on countries purchasing energy from Russia. Because India buys a large amount of crude oil from Russia, these laws have sparked concerns within the country regarding its energy imports.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is on a visit to the US from September 29 to October 5 to discuss the proposed trade agreement with US officials.
