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Modi and Trump review trade, defence and energy cooperation

Source: The Hindu · 30 Sep 2026, 14:08 UTC
Modi and Trump review trade, defence and energy cooperation
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he held a productive conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. The leaders agreed to remain closely engaged on their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on regional, national and global issues.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he discussed bilateral cooperation with U.S. President Donald Trump in a conversation on Wednesday. In a post on X, Mr.

Modi described the exchange as productive and said the two leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. Mr. Modi said India and the United States had agreed to maintain close engagement to advance their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

The statement did not provide details of any new agreement, decision or timetable arising from the conversation. The leaders also exchanged perspectives on regional and national issues, according to Mr. Modi’s account of the call.

They discussed ideas connected with ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security. The areas mentioned by the Prime Minister cover economic, security and technology cooperation between the two countries. However, the supplied material does not specify which individual trade, defence, energy or technology matters were considered.

It also does not indicate whether the conversation involved officials beyond the two leaders, or whether follow-up meetings have been scheduled. The development was reported through Mr. Modi’s social-media post.

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