PM Modi, Trump review bilateral ties; discuss global peace, trade, defence

PM Modi said the two sides agreed to maintain close engagement to take their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said he had a “productive conversation” with US President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas.PM Modi says he held a productive conversation with President Trump. (File Photo/AFP)In a post on X, PM Modi said the two sides agreed to maintain close engagement to take their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward. “Had a productive conversation with President Trump. We reviewed our bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas. We agreed to maintain close engagement to take our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward,” he wrote.They also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security. “We also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security”.(This is a breaking story. More details will follow)Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read More