U.S. Vice President Vance and Indian Prime Minister Modi discuss deepening bilateral ties
U.S. Vice President JD Vance called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reaffirm cooperation on trade, defence, technology and energy matters.
During the call, Vance and Modi pledged to expand the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across several sectors, including critical minerals and emerging technologies. Both leaders also exchanged perspectives on international issues of mutual concern. The conversation occurred as the U.S. Senate moved forward with a bill proposing 100% tariffs on oil purchases from five nations, among them India and China.
Why it matters
The call signals continued high-level cooperation between the United States and India amid shifting global trade and security dynamics.
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