PM Modi Thanks Trump For Birthday Call, Vows Stronger India-US Ties, Backs Ukraine Peace Push

Last Updated:September 16, 2025, 23:36 is

Prime Minister Modi thanks Donald Trump for birthday wishes, pledges to elevate India–US ties.

US President Donald Trump and PM Modi (File image/Reuters)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked US President Donald Trump for his phone call and greetings on his 75th birthday, while pledging to take the India–US partnership to “new heights.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi described Donald Trump as a “friend” and reaffirmed both leaders’ commitment to strengthening the Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.

“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,” PM Modi wrote.

The Prime Minister also endorsed Donald Trump’s diplomatic initiatives, adding, “We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.”

Donald Trump also shared details of the conversation on Truth Social, calling it a “wonderful phone call” with his “friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi.” The US President said he had wished PM Modi a happy 75th birthday and praised him for “doing a tremendous job.” He further thanked PM Modi for supporting his efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

The exchange followed signals from both sides earlier this week that they were ready to move forward on the long-stalled bilateral trade deal. Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post, said he was “pleased” that talks to resolve trade barriers were continuing. Calling PM Modi a “very good friend,” he said he looked forward to speaking with him in the coming weeks, expressing confidence in a “successful conclusion for both of our Great Countries.”

Responding on X, PM Modi welcomed Donald Trump’s remarks and stressed India’s commitment to a swift agreement.

“India and the US are close friends and natural partners. I am confident that our trade negotiations will pave the way for unlocking the limitless potential of the India-US partnership. Our teams are working to conclude these discussions at the earliest,” he wrote.

The warmer tone marks a contrast to recent weeks, when Donald Trump doubled US tariffs on Indian exports to 50 percent, including a 25 percent surcharge linked to India’s continued imports of discounted Russian crude. New Delhi has defended those purchases, arguing that securing affordable energy supplies is critical for the world’s third-largest oil consumer.

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