Prime Minister Narendra Modi acknowledged birthday wishes from former US President Donald Trump, expressing his gratitude for the phone call. Modi, in a social media post, referred to Trump as a friend and reiterated his dedication to strengthening the India-US partnership. The conversation represented the first direct contact between the two leaders since mid-June. Modi emphasized his resolve to take the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights and offered support for Trump’s initiatives aimed at peacefully resolving the Ukraine conflict.
Trump, through Truth Social, also shared details of the call, sending birthday greetings to PM Modi and commending his performance. Trump also acknowledged Modi’s support in the efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The two leaders also signaled a willingness to advance the stalled trade deal. Trump expressed his satisfaction with the progress in trade talks, calling PM Modi a close friend and looking forward to a successful conclusion. Modi echoed these sentiments, noting the strong bond between India and the US and expressing confidence that the trade talks would lead to further growth in the partnership.