'People Of India Love You': After Islamabad Talks Fail, Trump Dials Up PM Modi, Speaks For 40 Minutes
Notably, this is the first call between the two leaders since the ‘fragile’ ceasefire came into effect between the two warring sides, and the second such conversation between the two leaders since the war broke out in West Asia.
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New Delhi: Days after the Islamabad talks failed to reach any outcome between the US and Iran, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with President Donald Trump. The call reportedly lasted for around 40 minutes.
Notably, this is the first call between the two leaders since the ‘fragile’ ceasefire came into effect between the two warring sides, and the second such conversation between the two leaders since the war broke out in West Asia.
"People of India love you," PM Modi reportedly told Trump during the call.
In his conversation, Prime Minister Modi stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure, as well as the evolving situation in the Middle East.
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“Received a call from my friend President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial progress achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure,” Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a post on X, after the conversation.
The Last Conversation
In his last conversation with Trump, which took place in March, when the war was raging in the Middle East, PM Modi detailed the diplomatic exchange, stating, "Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability."
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US envoy Sergio Gor had said that the dialogue between the two leaders focused on the ongoing situation, "including the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open".
This diplomatic outreach took place as President Trump signalled a potential de-escalation in the US-Israel standoff with Iran, sayinng that his administration was already engaged in "productive" talks with Tehran.
What PM Modi Said In Parliament
Addressing the Parliament during that time, PM Modi had emphasised India's proactive role in navigating the crisis through constant communication with all stakeholders.
"Since the start of the war, I have held two rounds of phone conversations with the heads of state of most countries in West Asia. We are in continuous contact with all the Gulf countries, and we are also in touch with Iran, Israel, and the United States," PM Modi said.
The Prime Minister also highlighted that New Delhi is leveraging its diplomatic capital to protect its maritime and diaspora interests.
"Through diplomacy, India is trying to ensure safe commutation of the country's ships even in a war situation. India has opted for a solution through dialogue to resolve this issue," PM Modi added, reiterating that the safety of the Indian community in the region remains a "priority". (With ANI inputs)