Amid the growing fears and severe protests, Republican party contestant Donald Trump sworn in as new president of United States on 21st January. After taking oath as new boss of America, Donald Trump spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time on 24th Jan 11:30PM IST.
Sharing his first phone-call experience with Trump, PM Modi tweeted, “Had a warm conversation with President @realDonaldTrump late last event.” The two global leaders discussed the opportunities to strengthen the bi-lateral partnership between both the countries, apart from economy, defence and security issues.
Although, much was not disclosed about their telephonic meeting, young Indians were expecting more friendly ties between two nations in view of changes in H1-B policy. This was particularly worrisome for Indian IT industry, with major onsite teams in US, and led to a greater depreciation of Indians looking to work in US. As both leaders possess high antipathy and strong views against global terrorism, there must have been a brief discussion on how to collaboratively work towards exterminating it completely, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Continuing the friendly relationship, India-US maintained under the leadership of Modi-Obama, Trump reportedly invited PM to visit Washington later year to discuss further on various mutual problems encountered by both nations. With a view to broaden the ties and improve the cordial relations, Modi also asked Trump to pay a visit to India.
After Trump assuming office as President, Narendra Modi was the fifth global leader and second Asian leader he had call with, following the heads of Mexico, Canada, Israel and Egypt. And, it proves how largely ‘White House’ is planning to move with India and its leader in the months to come.