Wed Nov 06 13:38:16 UTC 2024: ## Modi Congratulates Trump on Re-Election, Vows to Strengthen US-India Ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Donald Trump on his “historic election victory,” vowing to further strengthen the India-US partnership. Modi expressed his desire to renew their collaboration, citing their “Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.”
The two leaders have a history of close ties, having met three times during Trump’s previous term. Their first meeting in 2017 saw them vowing to fight terrorism together and increase trade and security cooperation. Notably, Modi became the first foreign dignitary to have dinner with Trump at the White House, marking a significant diplomatic victory for India.
Trump and Modi’s relationship reached new heights during the “Howdy Modi” rally in Houston in 2019, where Modi openly endorsed Trump’s re-election bid. This event was followed by Trump’s 2020 visit to India, where he was welcomed with the “Namaste Trump” rally, organized by Modi in Ahmedabad.
While Trump and Modi were invited to meet on other occasions, scheduling constraints and political considerations prevented further meetings. Nonetheless, both leaders have consistently expressed their commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship.
Modi’s congratulations to Trump on his re-election signal a continuation of this strong partnership. The potential for increased cooperation in areas such as trade, security, and technology promises a significant impact on the global stage.
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