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Prime Minister Modi and U.S. President Trump Discuss Trade and Defense

Reported by Arjun Sethi (Fact-Checker) · Hindustan Times - India ·

Verified — Confirmed by a second source: The Hindu - National

Confirmed by a second source: The Hindu - National

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GeneralPrime Minister Modi and U.S. President Trump Discuss Trade and Defense

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump talked on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, to review ties between India and the United States. In a post on X, Mr. Modi described the conversation as productive.

Areas of Discussion

The two leaders talked about bilateral cooperation in several key sectors. These areas include trade, defense, energy, and critical technologies.

Global Peace

Mr. Modi and Mr. Trump exchanged views on regional and national issues. They also discussed ideas on ongoing efforts to advance global peace and security, agreeing to maintain close engagement to take their partnership forward.

Context

High-level talks between Indian and U.S. leaders regularly shape trade and defense policies between the two nations. These diplomatic engagements help guide cooperation on technology and international security matters.

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