Trump and Modi Discuss Importance of Keeping Strait of Hormuz Open
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media platform X that he spoke with U.S. President Trump, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. The leaders reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation and committed to strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. They also discussed the situation in West Asia, noting the Strait's critical role for India's oil imports. The White House confirmed the call but provided no further details.
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NEW DELHI (CNA) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today on social media platform X that U.S. President Trump, in a phone call with him today, emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.
Indian media, which first reported the call, stated that the conversation between the two leaders lasted nearly 40 minutes.
Reuters reported that Modi said on social media platform X: "Received a call from my friend President Trump. We reviewed the significant progress made in various areas of our bilateral cooperation."
"We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure."
The Middle East conflict has disrupted industries from air traffic and shipping to natural gas supplies, including causing the almost complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital transit route for 40% of India's crude oil imports.
A White House official confirmed the call but did not elaborate further. (Compiled by: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150415
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Indian media, which first reported the call, stated that the conversation between the two leaders lasted nearly 40 minutes.
Reuters reported that Modi said on social media platform X: "Received a call from my friend President Trump. We reviewed the significant progress made in various areas of our bilateral cooperation."
"We are committed to further strengthening our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia, emphasizing the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure."
The Middle East conflict has disrupted industries from air traffic and shipping to natural gas supplies, including causing the almost complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is a vital transit route for 40% of India's crude oil imports.
A White House official confirmed the call but did not elaborate further. (Compiled by: Chang Hsiao-wen) 1150415
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