US Vice President JD Vance spoke to PM Narendra Modi about strengthening India-US ties, with discussions covering trade, defence, energy security, critical minerals and technology. The conversation covered several key areas of bilateral cooperation, including trade, defence, energy security, critical minerals and emerging technologies. Modi and Vance review bilateral tiesAccording to an Indian readout, the two leaders reviewed progress in the India-US strategic partnership and noted the continued momentum in high-level engagements. They reaffirmed their commitment to expanding cooperation in trade, defence, critical and emerging technologies, energy security and critical minerals. Trade deal remains a key issueIt was not immediately clear whether the proposed India-US trade agreement was discussed during the call.