Had a very good conversation with friend Modi: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Thursday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "friend" and said he had held a "very good talk" with the Indian leader, amid ongoing diplomatic activity involving West Asia and regional security concerns. Responding to ANI's question on his conversation with PM Modi, President Trump said, "I had a very good talk with him, and he's a friend of mine from India, and he's doing great. We had a very good conversation.

"The remarks come days after PM Modi confirmed receiving a call from President Trump, during which both leaders reviewed the situation in West Asia and discussed key strategic concerns, including maritime security."

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," PM Modi had said in a post on X.