New Delhi:
The latest telephone conversation, on March 24, was between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Centre clarified on Saturday, denying reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the call between the two leaders.
Trump had called PM Modi to discuss the war with Iran on Tuesday, the first interaction between the two leaders since Israel and the US’ military strikes on Iran began on February 28.
“We have seen the story. The telephone conversation on 24 March was between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump only,” a spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs underlined.
“As has been stated earlier, it provided the opportunity for exchange of views on the situation in West Asia,” the spokesperson added.
Earlier, the New York Times, quoting unnamed US officials, said Musk participated in the phone call between the two leaders.
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