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Modi, Trump Hold "Productive" Call on West Asia; Elon Musk Reportedly Joined

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed a "productive" phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, focusing on the West Asia conflict. The New York Times reported that Tesla CEO Elon Musk unusually participated in the call between the two heads of state. The discussion emphasized keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and accessible, with both leaders calling for de-escalation and peace. The report suggests Musk's involvement signals a mended relationship with Trump after a previous fallout.

Key Points: Modi-Trump Phone Call: Elon Musk's Reported Role & West Asia Talks

  • White House confirms productive Modi-Trump call
  • NYT reports Elon Musk joined the leaders' conversation
  • Discussion focused on West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz
  • Call marks apparent thaw in Trump-Musk relationship
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"Was a productive conversation": WH Press Secy Leavitt on PM Modi and President Trump phone call

White House confirms "productive" Modi-Trump call on West Asia conflict. NYT reports Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the unusual leader-to-leader conversation.

"President Trump has a great relationship with Prime Minister Modi, and this was a productive conversation. - Karoline Leavitt"

Washington DC, March 28

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Friday said that US President Donald Trump shares a strong relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing a recent interaction between the two leaders as "productive".

Responding to ANI's query regarding a report by The New York Times, which suggested that Tesla CEO Elon Musk joined the phone call between PM Modi and President Trump that took place on Tuesday, Leavitt said, "President Trump has a great relationship with Prime Minister Modi, and this was a productive conversation."

Earlier, the NYT reported that the Tesla CEO joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump that took place on Tuesday.

According to the NYT, Musk's involvement in the call marks an unusual instance of a private citizen participating in a conversation between two heads of state amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

The NYT reported, citing two US officials, that Musk's participation signals an apparent improvement in his relationship with Trump.

The development comes after a fallout between Trump and Musk last summer, following the tech billionaire's exit from a government role where he had been tasked with reducing the federal workforce through the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

However, recent interactions suggest that ties between the billionaire and the US President have since stabilised, as reported by the NYT.

Earlier on Tuesday, amid intensifying global efforts to secure vital energy corridors, PM Modi held a high-level telephonic conversation with US President Trump to discuss the prevailing conflict in West Asia.

The dialogue comes at a critical juncture as regional tensions continue to impact global energy markets and maritime security.

In a post on X, PM Modi detailed the diplomatic exchange, stating that both sides called for an "open, secure and accessible" Strait of Hormuz and reiterated India's stance on de-escalation and peace in the region.

"Received a call from President Trump and had a useful exchange of views on the situation in West Asia. India supports de-escalation and restoration of peace at the earliest. Ensuring that the Strait of Hormuz remains open, secure and accessible is essential for the whole world. We agreed to stay in touch regarding efforts towards peace and stability," the PM stated in his post.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting that Elon Musk was reportedly on the call. While private citizens can offer expertise, diplomacy between nations should primarily be conducted by official channels. Hope this doesn't set a precedent.
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Rohit P
Good to see our PM engaging directly on global issues. The Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline for India's oil imports. Any disruption there hits our economy hard. Strong diplomacy is our best defence.
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Priyanka N
Productive conversation is good, but we need to see concrete outcomes. The West Asia conflict is complex. India's voice for de-escalation is important, but our foreign policy must also ensure the safety of Indian diaspora in the region.
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Michael C
From an outside perspective, India's balanced position is becoming increasingly significant on the world stage. A stable US-India partnership benefits global trade routes immensely.
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Nikhil C
The mention of Musk is a distraction. The real news is that our leadership is actively working to secure global energy corridors. This is geopolitics 101 for a growing economy like ours. Jai Hind!

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