PM Modi and President Trump Discuss Bilateral Ties and Strait of Hormuz Security

Kathmandu. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation. During the call, both leaders discussed bilateral relations and various issues, including the Strait of Hormuz.

Prime Minister Modi shared information about the conversation in a post on the social media platform 'X'.

He wrote, 'My friend President Donald Trump called me. We reviewed the significant progress made in our bilateral cooperation across various sectors. We are committed to further strengthening our comprehensive global strategic partnership in every field.'

According to Prime Minister Modi, international issues were also discussed with Trump.

He stated, 'We also discussed the situation in West Asia and emphasized the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and secure.'

Following the inconclusive talks between the US and Iran in Pakistan, the US has initiated a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has responded strongly to this move.

Twenty percent of the world's energy trade passes through the Strait of Hormuz.