U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi this morning. 

Secretary Pompeo conveyed greetings of US President Donald J. Trump to the Prime Minister and congratulated the Prime Minister on his electoral victory.

The Prime Minister thanked Secretary Pompeo for his warm greetings and requested him to convey his thanks also to President Trump for his good wishes.

The Prime Minister reiterated the priority that he attaches to relations with the U.S. and outlined his vision for the Strategic Partnership in the new tenure of the Government and beyond, building on a strong foundation of trust and shared interest.

Secretary Pompeo expressed the U.S. Government’s continued interest in building stronger relations with India and working together to realize the shared vision and goals.

The Prime Minister expressed his strong commitment to achieving the full potential of bilateral relations in trade and economy, energy, defence, counter-terrorism and people-to-people contacts.