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NEW DELHI: Donald Trump called up PM Narendra Modi on Friday and congratulated him on sweeping the Lok Sabha elections . The two leaders agreed to meet during the G-20 Summit in Japan’s Osaka , scheduled on June 28-29 to discuss bilateral relations and global matters. “They also agreed to work together for further enhancing the close and strategic partnership between the two countries,” according to a statement issued by the Indian government on Friday.“Great things are in store for the US-India partnership with the return of PM Modi at the helm. I look forward to continuing our important work together!” the US President tweeted.Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena, Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and former Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ also called up the PM to congratulate him.Sirisena noted the enhanced engagements between the two neighbours and expressed his desire to further deepen the ties between the two countries, an Indian government statement said. Modi thanked Sirisena and expressed his readiness to work even more closely for the benefit of the people of the two countries and the region.Thanking the King of Saudi Arabia for his warm felicitation and good wishes for the progress and prosperity of the people of India, Modi conveyed his appreciation for the guidance of King Salman to the bilateral relations between India and Saudi Arabia.PM Modi tweeted: "Thank you, Your Majesty @KingSalman and Your Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for heartfelt greetings. India cherishes deep-rooted and multi-faceted ties with the Kingdom. Look forward to further enhancing our relations for the benefit of our citizens.”