<p>America considers India a "true friend and partner", US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation during which they resolved to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" in the global fight against terrorism and work together for defence and security.<br /><br /></p>.<p>During their conversation, the two leaders extended invitations to each other for visits.<br /><br />"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," the White House said in a statement.<br /><br />"President Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the US later this year," it said.<br /><br />The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such as the economy and defence.<br /><br />Besides this, they also discussed security in the region of South and Central Asia.<br /><br /> President Trump and Prime Minister Modi resolved that the US and India stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the global fight against terrorism, the statement said.<br /><br />Modi, who is the fifth foreign leader Trump have spoken with over phone after being sworn-in as the new US President on January 20, said, they "agreed to work closely in the coming days to further strengthen our bilateral ties".<br /><br />"Had a warm conversation with President @realDonaldTrump late last evening," the Prime Minister tweeted.<br /><br />"Have also invited President Trump to visit India," Modi said.<br /><br />After Trump surprised the world with his historic victory in the November 8 general elections, Modi was among the first world leaders to have congratulated Trump.<br /><br />During his gruelling election campaign, India was among the few countries in addition to Israel with whom Trump spoke of strengthening ties if elected to power.<br /><br />On January 21, Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.<br /><br />On Sunday, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and yesterday he had a telephonic conversation with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. <br /></p>
<p>America considers India a "true friend and partner", US President Donald Trump told Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation during which they resolved to stand "shoulder-to-shoulder" in the global fight against terrorism and work together for defence and security.<br /><br /></p>.<p>During their conversation, the two leaders extended invitations to each other for visits.<br /><br />"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," the White House said in a statement.<br /><br />"President Trump looked forward to hosting Prime Minister Modi in the US later this year," it said.<br /><br />The two leaders discussed opportunities to strengthen the partnership between the US and India in broad areas such as the economy and defence.<br /><br />Besides this, they also discussed security in the region of South and Central Asia.<br /><br /> President Trump and Prime Minister Modi resolved that the US and India stand shoulder-to-shoulder in the global fight against terrorism, the statement said.<br /><br />Modi, who is the fifth foreign leader Trump have spoken with over phone after being sworn-in as the new US President on January 20, said, they "agreed to work closely in the coming days to further strengthen our bilateral ties".<br /><br />"Had a warm conversation with President @realDonaldTrump late last evening," the Prime Minister tweeted.<br /><br />"Have also invited President Trump to visit India," Modi said.<br /><br />After Trump surprised the world with his historic victory in the November 8 general elections, Modi was among the first world leaders to have congratulated Trump.<br /><br />During his gruelling election campaign, India was among the few countries in addition to Israel with whom Trump spoke of strengthening ties if elected to power.<br /><br />On January 21, Trump spoke with British Prime Minister Theresa May, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto.<br /><br />On Sunday, Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and yesterday he had a telephonic conversation with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi. <br /></p>