PM Narendra Modi calls up Donald Trump, discusses Iran
Deccan ChronicleNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump discussed the Iran situation in a phone call on Tuesday, after serious escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington in the past few days. A statement issued by the White House mentioned that “regional security matters were reviewed”, while a statement on the phone call issued by New Delhi mentioned only the strategic partnership between the two nations and bilateral ties “built on trust, mutual respect and understanding, have grown from strength to strength”. In the statement, the White House said, “Today, President Donald J. Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to exchange New Year’s greetings. The leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the United States-India strategic partnership in 2020, and they also reviewed the regional security matters.” In its statement from New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with His Excellency Mr Donald Trump, President of the United States to convey New Year greetings.