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Modi, Trump Discuss Trade and Bilateral Ties Amidst Interim Deal Push
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CNBC TV18•30-09-2026, 21:30
Modi, Trump Discuss Trade and Bilateral Ties Amidst Interim Deal Push
  • •Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a productive conversation, reviewing cooperation in trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies.
  • •The call occurred as India's trade minister is in the US, actively pursuing an interim trade deal with Washington.
  • •Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
  • •Modi and Trump also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including efforts to promote global peace and security.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump reviewed bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, defence, energy, and critical technologies. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues to advance global peace and security.

India's trade minister is currently in the United States to hold talks aimed at securing an interim trade deal and resolving trade differences between the two countries.

The Prime Minister's Office stated that both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement in order to take the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward.