NEW DELHI: In a show of international camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated President-elect Donald Trump on his return to the White House for a second term, after Trump’s victory in the US presidential elections.
The two leaders in a phone call on Wednesday, where PM Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration on shared strategic goals.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted, "Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space, and several other sectors."
According to ANI sources, Trump warmly responded to PM Modi's outreach, calling India a "magnificent country" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "magnificent man." Trump also mentioned that Modi was among the first global leaders he spoke with after securing his win.
He expressed admiration for Prime Minister, saying, "the whole world loves PM Modi." and also highlighted India as a valued ally.
PM Modi had earlier congratulated Trump in a separate post, referring to him as his "friend" and highlighting the "historic election victory."
"Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership ," PM Modi tweeted.
"Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," he added.
Trump, who at 78 reclaimed the presidency by surpassing the necessary 277 Electoral College votes, addressed his supporters with gratitude.
He acknowledged the support from the American public in Florida's address, calling it "an extraordinary honour," and expressed optimism about the potential for national unity.
"I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president," Trump said, in what he described as a period that could serve to foster reconciliation in the country.
The two leaders in a phone call on Wednesday, where PM Modi expressed enthusiasm for renewed collaboration on shared strategic goals.
Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi posted, "Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space, and several other sectors."
Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
According to ANI sources, Trump warmly responded to PM Modi's outreach, calling India a "magnificent country" and Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "magnificent man." Trump also mentioned that Modi was among the first global leaders he spoke with after securing his win.
He expressed admiration for Prime Minister, saying, "the whole world loves PM Modi." and also highlighted India as a valued ally.
PM Modi had earlier congratulated Trump in a separate post, referring to him as his "friend" and highlighting the "historic election victory."
"Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership ," PM Modi tweeted.
"Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," he added.
Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
Trump, who at 78 reclaimed the presidency by surpassing the necessary 277 Electoral College votes, addressed his supporters with gratitude.
He acknowledged the support from the American public in Florida's address, calling it "an extraordinary honour," and expressed optimism about the potential for national unity.
"I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president," Trump said, in what he described as a period that could serve to foster reconciliation in the country.
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