U.S. President Donald Trump made a phone call to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of his 75th birthday. This communication occurred concurrently with a visit by U.S. trade officials to New Delhi, where they were engaged in discussions with India’s Commerce Ministry regarding a potential trade agreement. Following the call, President Trump posted on Truth Social, extending birthday wishes to Prime Minister Modi and referring to him as a “friend” while commending his performance. The interaction marked the first direct call between the two leaders since June 17, a prior exchange during which Prime Minister Modi had stated that India directly negotiated a cease-fire with Pakistan, contrasting with President Trump’s public assertions of his own involvement in the cessation of hostilities. Prime Minister Modi subsequently posted a message on social media, thanking President Trump for the call and expressing his commitment to advancing the “India-U.S. Comprehensive and Global Partnership.”
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