PM Modi, US Prez discuss Maldives crisis
BY MPost9 Feb 2018 11:27 PM IST
MPost9 Feb 2018 11:27 PM IST
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke on Thursday evening in their first phone call of the year, discussing the political crisis in the Maldives and other issues and "pledged to continue working together to enhance security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region," the White House said.
It said the two leaders also affirmed "President Trump's South Asia strategy" and "reiterated their commitment to supporting Afghanistan's security and stability."
They discussed Myanmar and ways to address the plight of the Rohingya refugees, the statement said. During their call, Trump and PM Modi also discussed further steps to ensure the de-nuclearisation of North Korea.
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