External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday had a telephonic conversation with US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. During their discussions Swaraj and Tillerson resolved to work together closely to further expand and deepen the multi-faceted strategic partnership between India and the US.
"They emphasized that close and strong relations between India and the US were not only in mutual interest but also had regional and global significance. In this context, they agreed to intensify cooperation in various sectors, including defence and security, energy, and economy. They also agreed to follow-up the firm resolve expressed by Prime Minister Modi and President Trump to cooperate closely in the global fight against terrorism," Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.