Thu Nov 07 03:25:27 UTC 2024: ## Modi and Trump Rekindle Friendship, Pledge to Strengthen India-US Ties

**New Delhi, India** – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former US President Donald Trump held a warm phone conversation on Wednesday, reaffirming their friendship and commitment to deepening the strategic partnership between India and the United States.

Modi congratulated Trump on his recent victory in the Republican primaries and praised his party’s performance in the US Congressional elections. Trump, in return, lauded Modi’s leadership, calling him a “magnificent man” and India a “magnificent country”.

The two leaders expressed a shared desire to work together for global peace and reiterated their commitment to strengthening ties in key areas like technology, defense, energy, and space. They emphasized the importance of their personal relationship and expressed their optimism for a productive partnership.

Modi, in a post on X, highlighted their shared vision: “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defense, energy, space and several other sectors.”

This conversation marks a significant development in the India-US relationship, especially with Trump now poised to re-enter the political arena. The warm exchange between the two leaders bodes well for future cooperation and underscores the strong personal bond they have built over the years.

This strong relationship was further solidified by their previous encounters, including the iconic ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston and Trump’s visit to India for the ‘Namaste Trump’ rally in Ahmedabad.

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