– Prime Minister Modi spoke with US President Biden about his visit to Ukraine and discussed the situation in Bangladesh, emphasizing the safety of Hindus there
– This is the first time the issue of Hindu safety in Bangladesh has been discussed at the highest level between India and the US
– Modi reiterated India’s support for peace and stability in Ukraine and expressed willingness to play a role in restoring peace
– India is looking at being a possible venue for a peace summit between Ukraine and Russia
– Modi and Biden reviewed progress in bilateral relations and discussed regional and global issues, including cooperation in multilateral fora like the Quad
– Modi is expected to travel to the US next month for the UN General Assembly and The Summit of the Future, where a Quad leaders’ summit may be convened
– Meanwhile, Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei has expressed willingness to negotiate with the US over the country’s nuclear program, potentially leading to a breakthrough in relations between the two nations.