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Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a warm response to former US President Donald Trump’s recent remarks about India-US relations, expressing gratitude and agreement with his US counterpart’s favourable view of the partnership between the two democracies On Saturday,
Posting on X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi described the relationship as dynamic and progressive, emphasising its strategic depth and global relevance.
“I deeply value President Trump’s kind words and share his positive vision of the India-US relationship. Our countries enjoy a comprehensive and forward-looking global strategic partnership,” Modi shared on the platform.
Trump, speaking to the media on Friday, reaffirmed the close ties between the two nations, calling the partnership “very special.” He also referred to Prime Minister Modi as a friend, stating their relationship remains intact despite occasional differences.
“I’ll always be friends with Prime Minister Modi. He’s done a great job. But I don’t like what he’s doing right now. Still, there’s nothing to be concerned about—India and the US remain close allies,” Trump told media in response to a question about the current state of bilateral ties.
Trump also addressed concerns shared on his Truth Social platform regarding India’s relations with China and Russia. When asked if India and Russia were drifting toward Beijing’s influence, Trump dismissed the idea, though he did voice disappointment over India’s ongoing oil trade with Russia.
“I don’t believe we’ve lost India to China. Yes, I was disappointed by India buying large quantities of Russian oil. I made that known. We had to implement a significant tariff—50 percent. But I get along well with Modi, and he was at the White House recently for a joint press conference in the Rose Garden,” Trump noted.
Meanwhile, India’s Ministry of External Affairs also commented on the state of bilateral ties during a weekly media briefing. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated the depth and resilience of the India-US partnership.
“This relationship is vital for us. It is built on shared democratic values, strategic interests, and strong people-to-people connections,” said Jaiswal.
He added that despite political shifts and external pressures, the India-US relationship continues to evolve based on mutual respect and aligned goals.
“We remain committed to advancing the substantive agenda set by both nations and are confident the partnership will continue to thrive,” Jaiswal concluded
