Narendra Modi received a call from "dear friend" Donald Trump

Narendra Modi, Donald Trump. Photo: White House / Global Look Press
полная версия на сайте

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on April 14 that he had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. In particular, the situation in the Middle East was discussed.

"I got a call from my friend, President Donald Trump. We discussed the significant progress made in the framework of our bilateral cooperation in various fields. We intend to further strengthen our comprehensive global strategic partnership in all areas. We also discussed the situation in West Asia and stressed the importance of ensuring the openness and security of the Strait of Hormuz," Modi said in a statement.

Modi and During the conversation, Trump stressed the importance of maintaining the openness and security of the Strait of Hormuz.

On April 12, it became known that the United States would begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz after the breakdown of key agreements with Iran. The US navy will track and detain vessels in international waters if they pay duties to Iran.