Modi Speaks To Trump After Election Win; US President-Elect Calls PM ‘Magnificent Man’
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Trump commended India as a “magnificent country” and said that PM Modi was one of the first world leaders he reached out to after his election victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in the “Howdy Modi” event with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston, Texas, U.S., September 22, 2019. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President-elect Donald Trump spoke hours after the latter became the second US president after Grover Cleveland to get elected for two non-consecutive terms on Tuesday.
He expressed eagerness to once again collaborate closely with the Republican to further bolster the India-US relationship, with a focus on technology, defence, energy, space, and several other key sectors.
Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral ties and advancing mutual interests for the betterment of both nations.
“Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors,” Modi said in an X post.
President-elect Trump praised PM Modi, calling him a “magnificent man” and commended India as a “magnificent country”, sources speaking to CNN-News18 said.
They said that Trump expressed admiration for Modi, saying the whole world loves him and also added that Modi was one of the first world leaders he reached out to after his election victory.
PM Modi congratulated President Trump on his historic election victory on Wednesday morning shortly after the latter was chosen as president-elect.
“Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” PM Modi had said in his morning message.
