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Modi and Trump discuss trade defense energy ties during phone call

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to review bilateral cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies.

Modi speaks with Trump as India seeks interim deal with US
File photo Modi speaks with Trump as India seeks interim deal with US Photo: Business Recorder

Strategic partnership commitment reaffirmed

The leaders agreed to maintain close engagement to advance their Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. They also exchanged views on regional and international issues while discussing efforts to promote global peace and security.

Trade minister visits United States

India Trade Minister Piyush Goyal is in the United States from September 29 to October 5 for talks on a proposed bilateral trade agreement. He arrived in Milwaukee on Tuesday for a G20 trade ministers meeting and met with US manufacturing executives.

Context of sanctions act concerns

The call occurred after the United States enacted the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. New Delhi has raised concerns with Washington regarding this law which allows targeted tariffs on countries buying Russian oil or gas.

All 3 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • Express Tribune
  • Business Recorder
  • Dawn

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