Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a phone conversation on September 30, their first call since June, reviewing progress in the India-US strategic partnership.

The two leaders discussed cooperation across trade, defence, energy and critical technologies, according to officials on both sides. Trump described the conversation as productive, and both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership between the two countries.

The call comes at a time when both nations are working to deepen economic ties and coordinate on regional security issues. Trade talks between India and the United States have been a key focus area for both governments.

Officials said the leaders agreed to keep up high-level engagement in the coming months. The conversation signals a continued effort by both sides to keep the bilateral relationship on a steady track despite global economic uncertainties.

Trade between the two countries has grown steadily in recent years. Officials said the call also covered coordination on global issues of shared concern. Both leaders are expected to meet on the sidelines of upcoming multilateral summits.