In a telephone call, Modi told Trump New Delhi would be happy to work with the United States and other countries to ensure the success of the next G7 summit, the ministry said in a statement. Trump conveyed his desire to expand participation beyond the members of the group of the world's most advanced economies. "In this context, he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Modi to attend the next G7 Summit to be held in USA," the ministry said. A White House statement said Trump and Modi discussed the G7 meeting, the response to the coronavirus pandemic and regional security issues. Trump told Modi the United States would ship the first tranche of 100 donated ventilators to India next week, the White House said.

Source: bd News24 June 02, 2020 17:48 UTC