Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation lasting nearly 40 minutes on Tuesday, marking their first high-level engagement since the declaration of a US-Iran ceasefire.
The dialogue follows the recent collapse of negotiations in Islamabad, which concluded without a resolution after 21 hours of intensive discussion. Writing on the social media platform X, Modi confirmed he received the call from President Trump, whom he described as a “friend.”
The two leaders reviewed the “substantial progress” achieved in bilateral cooperation across various sectors and reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing the “Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership” between the two nations, reports India Today.
A primary focus of the discussion was the prevailing geopolitical situation in West Asia. Both leaders stressed the critical importance of ensuring the Strait of Hormuz remains secure and open to international shipping.
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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 14, 2026
The US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, characterised the relationship between New Delhi and Washington as being on a “strong footing.”
Gor indicated that further economic integration is imminent, noting that “big-ticket deals,” specifically within the energy sector, are expected to be finalised in the coming weeks.
The Ambassador also shared a personal sentiment from the exchange, reporting that President Trump told the Prime Minister, “I just want you to know we all love you”.
This interaction is the third recorded conversation between the leaders this year, following a February 2 call regarding a bilateral trade agreement and a March 24 discussion on regional developments.
Observers note that the 40-minute duration of Tuesday’s call suggests a substantive exchange during a period of significant regional uncertainty and a fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.
