Obama thanks Modi for bilateral cooperation in many fields

SIBY HERALD

Sources have stated that hours before he exits the White House, US President Barack Obama made a farewell call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, thanking him for his partnership and to review bilateral cooperation in various fields, including defense and civil nuclear energy.
Modi in turn has thanked Obama, who leaves the White House on Friday, “for his strong support and contribution to strengthening the strategic partnership between India and the US”, said an official statement.



“Narendra Modi had received a telephone call from US President Barack Obama yesterday (Wednesday) evening,” said the statement from the Prime Minister’s Office and the two leaders have reviewed with satisfaction the significant all round progress and cooperation in ties between India and the US in the past few years.


Meanwhile Modi has also conveyed his best wishes to President Obama in his future endeavors. A White House statement has said, President Obama spoke by phone with Prime Minister Modi “to thank the Prime Minister for his partnership and to review joint efforts of cooperation including defense, civil nuclear energy, and enhanced people-to-people ties”.



Obama has also recalled his visit as Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day celebrations in 2015. He has also wished Modi “warm congratulations ahead of India’s upcoming 68th Republic Day anniversary”.


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