Washington: US President Barack Obama called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to thank him for his positive role and leadership in the successful outcome of the Paris Summit on climate change.

The Indian Prime Minister's Office tweeted:

Modi also shared with President Obama the concerns of the Indian IT industry and professionals on the proposed legislation in the US Congress relating to H1B and L1 visas, it said.

Earlier last week too, Obama had called Modi and many other world leaders in a bid to clinch the climate deal. (IANS)

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