Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Monday, marking their first interaction since Trump assumed his second term in office. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-US partnership.
The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment for a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. They discussed various facets of the wide-ranging bilateral Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and measures to advance it, including in the areas of technology, trade, investment, energy and defence.
Prime Minister Modi congratulated President Trump on his re-election and highlighted their shared commitment to fostering global peace and prosperity. Taking to X, PM Modi wrote, “Delighted to speak with my dear friend President Donald Trump. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security.”
Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2025
The two also leaders exchanged views on global issues, including the situation in West Asia and Ukraine, and reiterated their commitment to work together for promoting global peace, prosperity and security. The leaders agreed to remain in touch and meet soon at an early mutually convenient date.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented PM Modi as his Special Envoy at President Trump’s inaugural function. He also carried a letter from PM Modi for Trump.
