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Trump calls PM Modi on eve of his 75th birthday, Prime Minister reaffirms strong India-US ties

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his 75th birthday to extend warm wishes.

PM Modi thanked his “friend” Trump and reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening ties with the United States.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister said: “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives for a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”

https://x.com/narendramodi/status/1968002939538088179?s=46&t=Fh1PdKQvAKBIi_60UwQvcA

The phone call comes just days after the US President announced the resumption of trade talks with India.

“I am pleased to announce that India and the United States of America are continuing negotiations to address the trade barriers between our two nations,” he posted on Truth Social on September 9.

“I am confident that there will be no difficulty in reaching a successful conclusion for both of our great countries,” Trump added.

More to follow.

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