Shoulder-to-shoulder: Donald Trump and Narendra Modi seal amiable relations with a telephonic conversation

New Delhi, Jan 26, 2017: US President Donald Trump, over a phone call with Narendra Modi sealed the amiable relations between India and USA with a vow to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" in the fight against terror and strengthen defence and economic ties.

The two leaders also extended invitations to each other for bilateral visits, over a phone call last night. The White House said in a statement, "During a call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India, President Trump emphasised that the US considers India a true friend and partner in addressing challenges around the world."

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A US tour by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected somewhere later in this year as White House gave a statement, "President Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the US later this year." Trump and Modi also discussed security in the region of South and Central Asia. Modi validated the strengthening relations between the two countries through a tweet which said, "Had a warm conversation with President @realDonaldTrump late last evening."

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"Have also invited President Trump to visit India," Modi said. Modi was among the first few world leaders who congratulated him after Trump's historic victory on November 8. Seems like President Trump is keen on strengthening international ties as he had a conversation with the British Prime Minister Theresa May, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.

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On Sunday, Trump also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and on Monday he had a telephonic conversation with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

– prepared by Shambhavi Sinha of NewsGram. Twitter: @shambhavispeaks