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Prime Minister Modi had a productive conversation with President Trump about the successful Gaza peace plan. The two leaders also discussed the encouraging progress in trade negotiations between their countries. Modi specifically welcomed the first phase of Trump's peace initiative in the Middle East. Both leaders committed to staying in close contact as these important developments continue to unfold.

Key Points: Modi Congratulates Trump on Gaza Peace Plan in Phone Call

  • Modi praised Trump's leadership in achieving Gaza peace breakthrough
  • Both leaders reviewed positive trade negotiation developments
  • Indian delegation led by Piyush Goyal visited US for trade talks
  • US had imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods including Russian oil imports
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PM Modi speaks with President Trump, congratulates him on success of Gaza peace plan, two leaders review good progress in trade negotiations

PM Modi and President Trump discuss Gaza peace breakthrough and trade deal progress in phone conversation, agreeing to maintain close contact in coming weeks.

"Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. - PM Narendra Modi"

New Delhi, October 9

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan.

The two leaders reviewed the "good progress" achieved in trade negotiations and "agreed to stay in close touch" over the coming weeks.

"Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks," PM Modi said in a post on X.

India and the United States are holding negotiations for a Bilateral Trade Agreement.

A team of officials from the office of the United States Trade Representative visited India on September 16, and positive discussions were held on various aspects of the trade deal. It was decided to intensify efforts in this regard.

In continuation of these discussions, a delegation led by the Commerce and Industries Minister, Piyush Goyal, visited the United States for meetings on September 22. The delegation took forward the discussions with a view to achieving an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement.

The United States has imposed 50 per cent tariffs on Indian goods, including a 25 per cent penalty for the import of Russian oil.

PM Modi had earlier in the day welcomed the agreement on the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan.

"We welcome the agreement on the first phase of President Trump's peace plan. This is also a reflection of the strong leadership of PM Netanyahu. We hope the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza will bring respite to them and pave the way for lasting peace," he said in a post on X.

Trump announced on Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have "signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan".

"This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!" he said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally some progress on trade negotiations! The 50% tariffs on Indian goods were hurting our exporters badly. Hope we get a fair deal that benefits our manufacturing sector. 🤞
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Michael C
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I'm concerned about the timing. Should we be celebrating peace plans when our own trade issues with US remain unresolved? The 25% penalty for Russian oil imports particularly affects us.
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Ananya R
India's balanced approach to international conflicts is commendable. We've maintained good relations with both Israel and Palestine while focusing on humanitarian aspects. This is what Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam truly means! 🙏
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Sarah B
The trade agreement is crucial for Indian IT companies and pharmaceutical exports. Hope Minister Goyal's team can secure better market access for our services sector. The US remains our largest trading partner after all.
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Vikram M
Good to see India playing a constructive role in global peace initiatives. Our foreign policy has evolved significantly. However, I hope the trade negotiations don't compromise our strategic autonomy and national interests.

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