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In a majorinteractive between India and United States, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a telephonic talk with Donald Trump, the then President of USA within a week after his inauguration. The major topics of discussion included enhancing cooperation and on pressing issues for the world.
PM Modi and President Trump Talk About Some Of The Following Important Points
1. Strengthening Strategic Partnership:
Once again, both the leaders affirmed their focus on the India–US hence the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership enhancing exports, defence ties and democracy.
2. Focus Areas Discussed:
Trade and Investment: Improving trade volume and liberalizing trade between two countries.
Defense Cooperation: Developing a bigger cooperation in defense industry and more aggressive military drills.
Counterterrorism: Cooperation in the fight against international terrorism and security cooperation in the region The United States and Russia.
3. Shared Vision for the Indo-Pacific Region:
Modi and Trump talked to the issue of free, open, and increasingly interconnected Indo-Pacific region where a significant amount of trade is already occurring.
Significance of the Call
This phone call shows that both leaders attach significant importance to the bilateral relationship, which has developed good momentum recently.
1. Reaffirming Ties:
The discussion emphasises people-to-people relations and the trust between the two countries reaffirming their positions as strategic partners.
2. Bilateral Priorities:
In the call, the stage was made on how to deal serious matters such as trade deficits, security, and energy.
3. Building Momentum:
This is a foundation dialogue in setting the tone and starting key interactions and cooperation as Trump’s administration comes into power.
Statements from Both Leaders
PM Narendra Modi:
As Modi offered his congratulations to Trump on the latter’s inauguration, he also ensured the latter that India remains keen on further cooperation between India and the United States of America.
Donald Trump:
As we look at the post-yearly meeting prospects from president Trump’s perspective and optimism of the India-United States relationship, Trump hailed Modi’s administration on pushing for business development and regional stability.
Reactions to the Modi-Trump Phone Call
Indian and US Officials:
Bilateral diplomatic envoys expressed relief over such dialogue while urging that relations should be a key tool in resolving international issues.
Analysts:
Analysts pointed out that call indicates -change – continuity of relations between India and USA which hold significance in global balance of power.
Public Response:
Facebook and twitter were replete with analysis on how the Modi-Trump chemistry was going to enhance the bilateral engagement.
