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Trump Praises Modi, India In Call After Winning US Presidential Election—What You Need To Know
Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (6 November) dialled US President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate the American leader on winning the US presidential election.
During their call, both leaders agreed to work together for world peace.
In his victory address, Trump announced that one of his top priorities would be to put an end to ongoing wars.
India, too, is a trusted mediator of both the West and Russia in calling for peaceful negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Trump reportedly conveyed in the phone call that "the whole world loves PM Modi," and that India is "a magnificent country" and PM Modi is a "magnificent man".
The US President-elect told PM Modi that he considers him and India a true friend.
PM Modi took to X to share details of the call, stating, "Had a great conversation with my friend, President Donald Trump, 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".
India's familiarity with Trump's approach to leadership is grounded in experience, as both countries navigated a complex relationship during his previous presidency from 2016 to 2020.
During that time, Trump had been supportive of India's stance on global terrorism while adopting a stringent stance on tariffs impacting American products.
Trump's return to office may bring fresh prospects for India, though some sectors, particularly pharmaceuticals and IT, could encounter challenges if he opts to tighten import restrictions and H1B visa policies.
PM Modi’s cordial relationship with Trump is expected to positively influence Indo-US ties. However, India may need to recalibrate its approach to maintain cooperation in mutually beneficial areas.
