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Barack Obama calls PM Modi to thank him for his partnership

| | Jan 20, 2017, at 04:35 am
Washington, Jan 19 (IBNS): US outgoing President Barack Obama on Thursday spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via phone call to thank the latter for his partnership and to review joint efforts of cooperation including defense, civil nuclear energy, and enhanced people-to-people ties.

Recalling his visit as Chief Guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 2015, President Obama wished the Prime Minister warm congratulations ahead of India's upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary. 

Both leaders discussed the progress they have made on shared economic and security priorities.

They deliberated upon achievements including recognition of India as a Major Defense Partner of the United States and addressing the global challenge of climate change. 

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