Mon Jan 27 14:48:40 UTC 2025: ## Modi Congratulates Trump on “Historic Second Term,” Reaffirms Strong US-India Partnership
**Washington D.C./New Delhi –** Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Monday, congratulating him on his second term and reaffirming India’s commitment to a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with the United States. The call marked the first conversation between the two leaders since Trump’s return to office.
Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), described Trump as a “dear friend” and emphasized their shared commitment to working together for global peace, prosperity, and security. This comes amidst a backdrop of Trump’s renewed focus on immigration reform, including changes to the H1-B visa program, which impacts a significant number of Indian workers.
India’s foreign minister, S Jaishankar, recently reiterated India’s willingness to cooperate with the US on addressing irregular migration. He confirmed India’s readiness to repatriate Indian citizens residing illegally in the United States, stating that while India supports opportunities for skilled Indian workers globally, it strongly opposes illegal immigration. This follows reports suggesting collaboration between the two nations on the potential deportation of approximately 18,000 undocumented or overstayed visa holders.
The US State Department confirmed its desire to collaborate with India on economic ties and irregular migration concerns. The significant Indian diaspora in the US – numbering nearly 4.8 million according to the most recent census – and the large number of Indian students studying in the US underscores the importance of this bilateral relationship.
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