Thu Nov 07 17:23:04 UTC 2024: ## India Celebrates US Election Outcome, PM Modi Reaffirms Strong Ties with President-Elect Trump
**New Delhi, November 7, 2024** – India has expressed its congratulations to Donald Trump on his victory in the US Presidential election, describing it as a reflection of the people’s will. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with President-elect Trump on Wednesday, reaffirming India’s commitment to strengthening the India-U.S. Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.
During the call, PM Modi recalled their previous interactions during Mr. Trump’s first term, including joint rallies in Houston and Gandhinagar. Mr. Trump reportedly praised Mr. Modi as a “magnificent man” and India as a “magnificent country.”
Both leaders emphasized the significance of the bilateral partnership for the benefit of both nations and for global peace and stability. They committed to further strengthening ties across technology, defense, energy, space, and other sectors.
While no plans have been announced for PM Modi’s attendance at Mr. Trump’s inauguration ceremony on January 20, 2025, the two leaders are expected to meet again at the Quad summit in New Delhi in 2025.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “As a fellow democracy, India celebrates this expression of the people’s mandate in the United States.” He added, “Prime Minister Modi conveyed to the President-elect that we look forward to working very closely, as he had done with him earlier as well, to further strengthen the India-U.S. comprehensive global and strategic partnership.”
Next week, PM Modi will embark on a three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana, where he will attend the G-20 summit in Brazil, which President Biden is also expected to attend.
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