Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation on September 30, according to a Prime Minister's Office statement released that evening. The leaders reviewed cooperation in trade, defence, energy and critical technologies. Moneycontrol independently reported the conversation and Modi's public account.
The Indian statement said both leaders would maintain close contact to advance the bilateral strategic partnership. They also discussed regional and international developments and efforts relating to peace and security.
The readout did not announce a signed trade agreement, a new tariff rate or a timetable for specific concessions. Discussion of cooperation should therefore not be treated as confirmation that a negotiated settlement has been reached. The statement also did not provide a detailed account of the regional issues discussed.