US President Donald Trump’s recent statements show a shift in tone, especially regarding India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following the imposition of tariffs, Trump has been highlighting his friendship with PM Modi and has been consistently praising him. PM Modi has responded to Trump’s remarks, stating that he deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates the President’s sentiments and positive evaluation of their ties. He further emphasized the strong, forward-looking, and comprehensive strategic partnership between India and the United States.
During a press conference, Trump affirmed that he and Modi would remain friends, describing Modi as a great leader and highlighting the special bond between the two nations. Earlier, Trump had shared a social media post expressing concerns about India and Russia and their potential alignment with China, accompanied by an older photograph of PM Modi with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.