PM Modi and US Vice President Vance review India–US partnership in phone call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance on 8 August 2026, in which they reviewed the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Summary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from US Vice President J.D. Vance on 8 August 2026. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals. They also exchanged views on regional and global developments. Modi congratulated Vance and Usha Vance on the birth of their son.
Key facts
- Call
- US VP J.D. Vance to PM Modi, 8 Aug 2026
- Framework
- India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
- Areas
- Trade, defence, critical & emerging tech, energy security, critical minerals
- Personal note
- PM congratulated the Vances on birth of their son
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How is the India–US relationship described in the PMO readout of the Modi–Vance phone call of 8 August 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership
The two leaders reviewed progress in the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
Which US leader telephoned PM Narendra Modi on 8 August 2026 to review the India–US partnership?
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Correct answer: C — Vice President J.D. Vance
US Vice President J.D. Vance called PM Modi; the PM also congratulated him on the birth of his son.