Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 30) held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, their first such conversation since the US Congress passed a new law giving the US president greater powers to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy.&nbsp;The two leaders reviewed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. They also discussed regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.&nbsp;Sharing details of the conversation on X, Modi said the two leaders agreed to maintain close engagement and take the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership forward.&nbsp;"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."&nbsp;The Prime Minister also said he and Trump exchanged views on regional and international issues, including efforts to advance global peace and security.&nbsp;"We also exchanged views on regional and international issues, including ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security".

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">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. We also exchanged…&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2105293086419239306?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 30, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-bloc-announces-save-democracy-marches-from-october-2-ec-protest-on-october-6-1790774872187">INDIA bloc announces 'Save Democracy' marches from October 2, EC protest on October 6</a><h2>Modi, Trump review bilateral cooperation</h2>The Prime Minister's Office said the conversation covered progress in several areas of bilateral cooperation and other issues of mutual interest.&nbsp;"The two leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation across trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and other areas of mutual interest," the statement reads.&nbsp;The PMO said Modi and Trump also reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation between the two countries.&nbsp;"They reaffirmed their commitment to advancing the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and agreed to maintain close engagement to deepen cooperation for the benefit of the people of both countries."&nbsp;Their discussion also included regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security.&nbsp;"The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and discussed ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security," according to the release.&nbsp;&nbsp;“Both leaders agreed to remain in touch,” it added.&nbsp;<h2>Call comes amid Russia sanctions law</h2>The conversation comes days after the US Congress passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The law gives Trump the authority to impose secondary tariffs of up to 100 per cent on countries that import Russian energy.&nbsp;The legislation allows the US president to select tariff rates, modify them every 180 days or issue strategic waivers. India, as a major importer of Russian energy, could be affected by the new powers.&nbsp;However, neither Modi's post nor the PMO's readout mentioned the sanctions law or any specific tariff discussion during the phone call.

PM Modi and Donald Trump reviewed India-US ties and discussed trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and global developments during a “productive” phone conversation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (September 30) held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, their first such conversation since the US Congress passed a new law giving the US president greater powers to impose tariffs on countries importing Russian energy. The two leaders reviewed India-US cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. They also discussed regional and international developments and ongoing efforts to promote global peace and security. Sharing details of the conversation on X, Modi said the two leaders agreed to maintain close engagement and take the India-US 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." The Prime Minister also said he and Trump exchanged views on regional and international issues, including 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".

PM Modi and Donald Trump reviewed India-US ties and discussed trade, defence, energy, critical technologies and global developments during a “productive” phone conversation.

PM Modi, Trump hold 'productive' phone call, discuss trade, defence, energy

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi on India achieving &#39;astounding growth&#39; at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam&nbsp;today.

&quot;Since India opened its economy, it has achieved astounding growth and a new world of opportunities for its expanding middle class,&quot; Trump said.

Speaking at the gathering of CEOs, the US President said: &quot;Prime Minister Modi has been working to bring that vast country and all of its people as one. And he has been working at it very successfully indeed.&quot;

Prime Minister Modi will be leaving for the Philippines on Sunday to attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits.

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Prime Minister Modi will be leaving for the Philippines on Sunday to attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits.

US President Donald Trump praised PM Modi on India achieving 'astounding growth' at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Vietnam today. "Since India opened its economy, it has achieved astounding growth and a new world of opportunities for its expanding middle class," Trump said. Speaking at the gathering of CEOs, the US President said: "Prime Minister Modi has been working to bring that vast country and all of its people as one. And he has been working at it very successfully indeed." Prime Minister Modi will be leaving for the Philippines on Sunday to attend the India-ASEAN and East Asia summits.

India has?achieved astounding growth, says Trump at APEC

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington.

This is the first time that the two leaders are holding a bilateral meeting.

The meeting is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries.

Welcoming PM Modi, Trump said that Modi &quot;has been such a great prime minister&quot; and that India is doing very well economically.

Modi thanked President Trump for his warm welcome.&nbsp;

PM Modi will hold a 20-minute one-on-one meeting with President Trump in the Oval office followed by delegation level talks.

The two leaders are expected to talk on a range of issues including strategic issues.

According to Reuters,&nbsp;a Pentagon agency said that&nbsp;the US&nbsp;State Department has approved the possible sale to India of a Boeing C-17 transport aircraft with an estimated cost of $366 million.

This is in addition to the&nbsp;22 Predator Guardian drones that the&nbsp;US&nbsp;will supply to India.&nbsp;

Just before the two leaders met, the US department of state designated Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist in what came as a vindication of India&#39;s stand.

The US President will also host PM Modi for a dinner in what will be the first working dinner for a foreign dignitary hosted by President Trump.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House

US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington. This is the first time that the two leaders are holding a bilateral meeting. The meeting is expected to further consolidate the strong ties between the two countries. Welcoming PM Modi, Trump said that Modi "has been such a great prime minister" and that India is doing very well economically. Modi thanked President Trump for his warm welcome. PM Modi will hold a 20-minute one-on-one meeting with President Trump in the Oval office followed by delegation level talks. The two leaders are expected to talk on a range of issues including strategic issues. According to Reuters, a Pentagon agency said that the US State Department has approved the possible sale to India of a Boeing C-17 transport aircraft with an estimated cost of $366 million. This is in addition to the 22 Predator Guardian drones that the US will supply to India. Just before the two leaders met, the US department of state designated Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin as a global terrorist in what came as a vindication of India's stand. The US President will also host PM Modi for a dinner in what will be the first working dinner for a foreign dignitary hosted by President Trump.

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