Modi-Trump speaks on the phone, wishes New Year, debate on Iran issue

New delhi date. January 7, 2020, Tuesday

There was a phone conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump, in which the heads of the two countries discussed issues including business.

Currently there is a lot of friction between Iran and the United States, the impact of which is being seen globally. This led to a conversation between Narendra Modi and Trump and the current tensions with Iran were also discussed.

The White House said in a statement that US President Donald Trump held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The conversation was also meant to convey a Happy New Year.

The heads of the two countries greeted each other in the year 2020. This was the first conversation between the two in the New Year. He also discussed what steps can be taken to work towards strengthening relations between India and the US this year.

Meanwhile, Modi also wished the United States a "new year" ahead of the New Year, the White House said. When Donald Trump wished Indian citizens a happy New Year 2020.

Last year, Narendra Modi visited the US. During which the two met each other in the Howdy Modi program. The two met on different occasions four times last year. While the two spoke to each other twice last year.

In the coming days, what steps could be taken to strengthen India-US relations, between Iran and the US, there was debate between Modi and Trump over international issues besides trade.