By Arizona Asians Staff

New Delhi, India — August 8, 2026 — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. Vice President JD Vance spoke by telephone on Saturday, reviewing progress in the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussing a range of regional and global issues.

According to an official statement from India’s Prime Minister’s Office, the two leaders noted continued momentum in high-level engagement between the two countries and reaffirmed their commitment to deepen cooperation across several strategic areas. Press Information Bureau

Focus on Trade, Defense and Emerging Technologies

The discussion covered cooperation in:

• Trade

• Defense

• Critical and emerging technologies

• Energy security

• Critical minerals

These areas have become increasingly important in India-U.S. relations as both countries expand cooperation in technology, supply chains, defense manufacturing and energy resilience.

The Prime Minister’s Office said Modi and Vance also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest, although the official release did not provide further details on the specific issues discussed. Press Information Bureau

Continued High-Level Engagement

The phone call reflects continued engagement between New Delhi and Washington under the broader India-U.S. strategic partnership.

India and the United States have increasingly worked together on areas including advanced technologies, defense cooperation, semiconductor and critical-mineral supply chains, energy, and bilateral trade.

The official statement emphasized that both sides remain committed to strengthening the partnership further. Press Information Bureau

Modi Congratulates Vance Family

During the conversation, Prime Minister Modi also congratulated Vice President Vance and Usha Vance on the birth of their son and conveyed his best wishes to the family. Press Information Bureau

The call comes as India and the United States continue to deepen ties across economic, technological and strategic areas, with both governments placing emphasis on maintaining regular high-level dialogue.