On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a phone call where Trump extended birthday wishes to Modi, who turns 75 on Wednesday. Trump also lauded Modi for doing a "tremendous job".
The details of the conversation were shared by both leaders on social media platforms. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, conveyed his birthday greetings and praised Modi's leadership. Modi responded on X (formerly Twitter), expressing gratitude for the warm wishes and reaffirming the strong ties between India and the US. He also pledged continued cooperation on key global issues.
In his social media post, Modi conveyed his commitment to elevating the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to "new heights". Trump also expressed his gratitude towards Modi for his support in ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. "Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!" Trump wrote.
This phone call is seen as a part of Washington's efforts to strengthen relations with New Delhi. The two leaders have agreed to continue working together on various global issues.