US President Donald Trump has heaped praise on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a “great leader” and a close personal friend. His remarks came during a special programme organised at the United States Embassy in New Delhi in connection with the upcoming 250th Independence Day celebrations of the United States.
The event was held under the leadership of visiting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is currently on an official visit to India. During the programme, Trump joined virtually via phone and addressed the gathering live, expressing strong admiration for PM Modi and highlighting the growing strategic and diplomatic closeness between India and the United States.
Trump stated that India and the US have moved significantly closer in recent years and asserted that India can rely on America “100 per cent” for any assistance or support. He further assured that the United States would continue to stand firmly with India and emphasized that both nations share a strong understanding at the leadership level in addressing global and bilateral issues.
#IndiaWatch🇮🇳: Today, Trump called Delhi and praised Modi as “great."
Trump added that India can count on the U.S. “100 per cent.”
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TO COUNT 100% ON UNCLE SAM TO START A WAR AND IMPOSE MASSIVE DAMAGE ON INDIA? pic.twitter.com/HF6im9JJc1
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The former US President also underlined that the United States is emerging as the world’s strongest economy and reiterated Washington’s commitment to supporting India’s growth and development. He remarked that India would receive full cooperation from the US in areas of mutual interest and strategic partnership, strengthening long-term bilateral ties.
Meanwhile, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a key announcement stating that the India-US bilateral trade agreement is in its final stages. He expressed confidence that the proposed deal would significantly benefit both countries, enhance economic cooperation, and further deepen the strategic partnership between the two democracies.