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Published 19:22 IST, January 27th 2025

PM Modi-President Trump Discuss Bilateral Issues At Length Over Phone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have spoken on phone at length over bilateral issues between the two biggest democracies.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump | Image: File photo

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump have spoken on phone at length over bilateral issues between the two biggest democracies. The development has come a week after Donald Trump's inauguration. According to reports, the two leaders discussed a host of bilateral including Ukraine war.

PM Modi held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump and said the two countries are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership.

Describing Donald Trump, who took oath as US President earlier this month, as "my dear friend", PM Modi said India and the United States will work together towards global peace, prosperity, and security. The Prime Minister congratulated Trump on his second term in office.

"Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security," PM Modi said in a post on X.

This is the first conversation between the two leaders since the inauguration of Donald Trump as US President for a second term on January 20.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented PM Modi as his Special Envoy at President Trump's inaugural function. He also carried a letter from PM Modi for Trump. Soon after Trump took the oath of office for a second term, PM Modi had conveyed his best wishes.

"Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!" PM Modi had said.

US will protect Hindu-Americans, says Trump

Donald Trump, who was elected as US President on November 5 and officially became US President on January 20, has remained very vocal about his stand on supporting the community saying his government will be protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left. He further added that he will strengthen US partnership with India and his good friend PM Modi. Trump had made these remarks in a long Diwali post in November.

“We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left. We will fight for your freedom. Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi,” Trump had said.   

With inputs from ANI

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Updated 20:35 IST, January 27th 2025