PM Modi Appreciates and Reciprocates Trump’s Sentiments Amid Positive Exchange

In a rare positive development in India-US relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed appreciation and reciprocated the sentiments of US President Donald Trump. This follows Trump’s statement that he would “always be friends” with PM Modi, marking a shift in tone after his recent remark that the US had “lost India to China.”

PM Modi, while stopping short of calling Trump his friend, emphasized the strength of the bilateral relationship, tweeting, “Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”

The exchange comes amid months of strained ties, including a 50% tariff imposed by the US on Indian goods, stalled trade negotiations, and reports of the Prime Minister declining multiple calls from the US President. Analysts note that the recent interaction signals that avenues for recalibrating relations remain open, despite previous tensions over trade, agriculture, and energy policies.

The timing of this positive exchange coincides with PM Modi’s engagement at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where his interaction with China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin reportedly prompted reactions from the US.

Observers suggest that this diplomatic overture demonstrates India’s willingness to maintain strong strategic ties while also safeguarding its national interests. Both nations continue to navigate a complex relationship, balancing economic, strategic, and geopolitical considerations.

This development is being viewed as a constructive step toward stabilizing India-US relations and opening pathways for dialogue and collaboration on trade and strategic issues.