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.
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
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.