Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said he received a call from US Vice President JD Vance to discuss expanding the India-US comprehensive global strategic ties in trade, defence and energy security amid rising tensions in West Asia. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, emerging technologies and critical minerals, a government statement said. Taking to X, PM Modi shared details of the conversation and said: "Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas." Received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. We discussed ways to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family.…— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 8, 2026 Prime Minister Modi also extended his congratulations to the US Vice President and Second Lady Usha on the birth of their son. "Warmly congratulated him and the Second Lady on the birth of their son and conveyed best wishes to the entire family," Modi's social media post added.
