Wed Nov 06 18:37:14 UTC 2024: ## Modi and Trump Celebrate US Election Victory, Pledge Continued Strong Ties
**New Delhi, November 7, 2024:** Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated US President-elect Donald Trump on his “spectacular” victory in the recent US presidential elections. In a phone call on Wednesday, Modi expressed his anticipation for continued collaboration with Trump to strengthen India-US relations across various sectors including technology, defense, energy, and space.
The two leaders shared warm camaraderie during their conversation, with Trump describing India as a “magnificent country” and Modi as a “magnificent man.” Trump also highlighted the strong personal bond between them, stating that Modi was one of the first world leaders he contacted after his victory.
Both Modi and Trump expressed their commitment to working together for world peace, with Modi praising the Republican Party’s performance in the Congressional elections.
“Had a great conversation with my friend, President Donald Trump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory,” Modi said on X, formerly Twitter. “Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defense, energy, space and several other sectors.”
This latest call marks a continuation of the close relationship between the two leaders, who have a history of collaboration. Notably, Trump had praised Modi as “the nicest human being” during a podcast in October, highlighting the friendly nature of their relationship.
The leaders have previously met on multiple occasions, including during the ‘Howdy Modi’ event in Houston in 2019 and the ‘Namaste Trump’ rally in Ahmedabad in 2020.
The US presidential election results and the subsequent conversation between Modi and Trump signal a strong commitment to continued collaboration between the two nations, with a focus on building stronger ties across various sectors.
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