US Vice President JD Vance Discusses Strategic Ties with PM Modi

US Vice President JD Vance held a phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 8, 2026, to discuss expanding the India-US comprehensive global strategic partnership.

The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in trade, defence, energy security, and critical minerals, while also exchanging views on regional developments amid West Asia tensions.

PM Modi congratulated Vance and Second Lady Usha on the birth of their son, marking a diplomatic effort to strengthen ties following recent friction over tariffs and immigration policies.