Trump Urges India and Pakistan to Reduce Tensions in Call with Leaders

Trump Urges India and Pakistan to Reduce Tensions in Call with Leaders
President Donald Trump (R) arrives for a joint news conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, on June 26, 2017. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
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NEW DELHI—U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with the leaders of India and Pakistan on Aug. 19, discussing prospects for improved trade ties with Washington and stressing the need to reduce tensions over Kashmir.

“Spoke to my two good friends, Prime Minister Modi of India, and Prime Minister Khan of Pakistan, regarding Trade, Strategic Partnerships and, most importantly, for India and Pakistan to work towards reducing tensions in Kashmir. A tough situation, but good conversations!” Trump said in a Twitter post.