In what many see as an attempt by the US to warm up to the Narendra Modi government, US Secretary of State John Kerry has called up External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
According to reports, the External Affairs Minister said that she discussed the issue of re-energising strategic partnership between the two countries.
During Kerry's call, focus was on enhancing trade and economic ties to USD 500 billion.
Kerry called late on Wednesday night and was the first among the international leaders to call Swaraj, an MEA spokesperson said on Thursday.
Swaraj, on her part, emphasised on the importance India gives to strengthening the international partnership.
She also briefed Kerry on India's engagement with the SAARC countries including Pakistan






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