US Vice President JD Vance dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday to discuss expanding the India-US comprehensive global strategic ties in trade, defence and energy security amid rising tensions in West Asia. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in emerging technologies and critical minerals.During the conversation, PM Modi extended his congratulations to Vance and Second Lady Usha on the birth of their son. "Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas," Modi said on social media.
Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2026
Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family.…
An Indian readout said Modi and Vance reviewed progress in the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership. "They noted the sustained momentum in the high-level engagements and reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals," it said. "They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest," it added.
Vance's call to the prime minister came days after Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact that was widely seen as a reflection of a new regional alignment amid the West Asia conflict.
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