Thank You, My Friend, President Trump’: PM Modi Receives Birthday Call, Backs Ukraine Peace Efforts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his birthday greetings, as officials from both nations engaged in discussions to navigate strained trade ties overshadowed by steep American tariffs.
“Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” PM Modi said in a post on X.
The call comes shortly after Commerce Ministry confirmed that a team from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), led by Brendan Lynch, Chief Negotiator for the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, visited New Delhi on 16 September. On the Indian side, Special Secretary Rajesh Agrawal headed the delegation.
‘Modi Is Doing a Tremendous Job’: US President Donald Trump Wishes ‘Friend’ PM Narendra Modi on His 75th Birthday, Says ‘Thank You for Your Support on Ending the War Between Russia and Ukraine’
Taking to Truth Social, Donald Trump said that he had a wonderful phone call with his friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine,” Trump’s post read. Scroll below to see US President’s post.
