Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first phone call since the US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire deal to bring peace in West Asia. The call lasted about 40 minutes, according to NDTV.
The US envoy to India Sergio Gor told NDTV that the war in the Middle East region and trade were discussed during the call.
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"People of India love you," PM Modi told Trump during the phone call reportedly. Modi also posted on X about the exchange with his US counterpart. He said, "Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors."
The post went onto say that the two countries were committed to further strengthening "our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas". They also discussed the situation in West Asia and "stressed" the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure for all parties.
Gor said, "They just got off the phone a few minutes ago. President keeps the PM updated regularly. What is happening big ticket items happening between India and US."
He further told NDTV that the US would welcome India's involvement in efforts to end the war going on in West Asia. But added that India has to decide what it wants to do regarding the situation.
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On being asked what role India could play in the peace process, the envoy said, "The United States would welcome their involvement as they have welcomed many other countries."
"That would be a question for India, to be honest. I think the whole world can have a role in the peace process, and that includes India."
Gor said the US President is welcoming everybody who wants to be involved in this matter. He also confirmed that US Secretary of State Marco Rubio would visit India in May ahead of a planned visit by Trump.
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