Trump and Modi stress need to keep Strait of Hormuz open in call

U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 13, 2025. (Photo: Reuters)

April 14 (Reuters) – U.S. President ​Donald Trump and Indian Prime ‌Minister Narendra Modi stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of ​Hormuz open and secure in ​a call on Tuesday, Modi ⁠said in a post on ​X.

The call between the two ​leaders lasted nearly 40 minutes, Indian media, which first reported the call, said.

“Received ​a call from my friend ​President Donald Trump. We reviewed the substantial ‌progress ⁠achieved in our bilateral cooperation in various sectors,” Modi said on X.

“We are committed to ​further strengthening ​our ⁠Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership in all areas. We ​also discussed the situation ​in ⁠West Asia and stressed the importance of keeping the Strait of ⁠Hormuz ​open and secure.”

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