Modi speaks with Trump as India seeks interim deal with US
NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump agreed to maintain close engagement to advance the countries’ strategic partnership, New Delhi said on Wednesday, as India’s trade minister holds talks in the United States aimed at securing an interim trade deal. In a telephone conversation, Modi and Trump reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and…
New Delhi, September 28 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed maintaining a close relationship to strengthen their strategic partnership during a phone call on Wednesday, according to the Indian Prime Minister's Office. The leaders also reviewed progress in areas such as trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies, and affirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
In addition, they exchanged perspectives on global issues including regional and international developments and efforts to promote peace and security.
India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal is currently in the United States to hold talks on a bilateral trade agreement and an interim arrangement. Goyal arrived on Tuesday for a G20 trade ministers' meeting and participated in a roundtable hosted by the National Association of Manufacturers. He is also set to attend a G20 trade ministers' meeting in Wisconsin at the invitation of US Trade Representative Jamie Shannon Greer.
Negotiations between India and the United States have not yet yielded an agreement, with India seeking better terms due to new US tariff measures linked to India's imports of Russian oil, which could impact bilateral relations.
Written by urgent.news from Business Recorder's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
