PM Modi speaks to JD Vance, discusses ways to deepen India-US partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with US Vice President JD Vance, focusing on enhancing the robust India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. The discussion centered on deepening cooperation across various critical sectors, signaling a continued commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

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Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas.

During the call, Prime Minister Modi extended warm congratulations to Vice President Vance and the Second Lady on the recent birth of their son. He conveyed best wishes to the entire Vance family, adding a personal touch to the high-level diplomatic exchange.

The conversation also touched upon regional security, with Vance reportedly discussing efforts to establish a safe passage route for commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. This initiative aims to navigate ongoing tensions in the region, though Vance expressed skepticism about Iran's commitments regarding oil flow maximization.

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Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family.

Meanwhile, the US Senate recently passed a bipartisan bill that could enable the imposition of significant tariffs on goods from countries, including India and China, that continue substantial energy trade with Russia. This legislation, the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, seeks to increase economic pressure on Moscow and Tehran by targeting nations maintaining major energy ties with Russia, which is seen as funding its military operations in Ukraine.

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We're talking to the Iranians, of course. We're trying to maximise the amount of oil and gas that is coming out of the Strait of Hormuz, but we don't trust it.