S Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister, provided insight into Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s perspective on the India-US relationship, specifically in response to comments made by US President Donald Trump. Jaishankar confirmed that PM Modi views the partnership with the US as exceptionally important and has always enjoyed a strong personal rapport with President Trump. He underscored the ongoing engagement between the two countries, though he didn’t elaborate further. This followed PM Modi’s public appreciation of Trump’s positive comments regarding the bilateral ties, with Modi highlighting a ‘forward-looking’ Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership. Trump, during an announcement, characterized the relationship as ‘very special’ and reiterated his friendship with Modi, while also indicating some displeasure with the current state of affairs. When questioned about resetting relations, Trump affirmed his continued friendship with Modi, but stated his disapproval of certain actions. He also expressed his disappointment with India’s purchase of oil from Russia and mentioned the imposition of a significant tariff. The MEA spokesperson also emphasized the significance of the bilateral relationship during a press briefing, highlighting the shared strategic partnership based on common interests, democratic values, and strong people-to-people connections. The spokesperson underscored the resilience of the partnership and the focus on the substantive agenda, expressing hope for future progress based on mutual respect and shared interests.
Modi and Trump: A Special Relationship Amidst Current Disagreements, Says Jaishankar
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