Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump held a “productive” conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi earlier this week, the White House said on March 28. According to The New York Times, billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk also joined the call on Tuesday, during which the leaders discussed the situation in West Asia.
“President Trump has a great relationship with Prime Minister Modi, and this was a productive conversation,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a statement. In a post on X, PM Modi shared 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 amid the US-Iran war.
“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.
Reports also highlighted the unusual presence of Musk, a private business leader, in the call. It remains unclear, based on available information, why he was included or whether he spoke during the conversation, the daily said. The discussion took place amid growing concerns over a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of global oil supplies passes. Any disruption could have immediate economic consequences, particularly for energy-importing nations.
