Trump Hails PM Modi as ‘Great Friend’ in Surprise Call to US Embassy Event in Delhi
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- •US President Donald Trump made a surprise audio call to the US Embassy’s 250th Independence Day event in Delhi, praising PM Modi as a "great friend" and lauding India-US ties.
- •US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti highlighted a $20.5 billion investment achievement by the US Embassy in India and mentioned an upcoming interim trade deal expected to be signed soon.
- •External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the event, emphasizing the strategic importance of India-US relations and the Quad grouping.
- •Rubio addressed concerns over racist remarks targeting Indian Americans, calling such comments unacceptable while affirming the US’s inclusive identity rooted in immigration.
- •The event showcased strengthened cooperation in trade, infrastructure, and diplomacy, marking a forward-looking phase in India-US bilateral relations.
NEW DELHI: In a rare public display of warmth, US President Donald Trump made a surprise audio call to the US Embassy’s 250th Independence Day celebrations in New Delhi on Thursday, praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “great” leader and “my friend.” The call, broadcast during the event, highlighted the strong personal bond between the two leaders amid growing strategic ties between the two democracies.
