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Trump PM Modi Big Fan Statement: A remarkable diplomatic scene unfolded in India-U.S. relations, one that few could have imagined. During a VIP event at the U.S. Embassy in Delhi, U.S. President Donald Trump made a surprise phone call. Trump not only called Delhi directly from Washington but also expressed his deep affection and respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi over a loudspeaker in front of the entire gathering.
This interesting incident occurred during a grand celebration marking the 250th anniversary of American independence at the U.S. Embassy. The event was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was on a visit to India, U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, and several other dignitaries.
| Delhi | US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor connects with the US President live at the 250th Independence Day celebration.
US President Donald Trump says, "…I love India…I just want to say hello to everybody. I love the Prime Minister. PM Modi is great, he is my…
PM Modi is my friend: Trump
During the event, as soon as President Donald Trump’s call came in, U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor immediately put the phone on speaker. The entire hall suddenly fell silent, and Trump’s familiar voice from Washington echoed through the room. Trump said with great warmth that he loves India very much… he just wanted to say hello to everyone in Delhi. He really likes India’s Prime Minister. PM Modi is a truly great leader and a very close friend of his. Trump did not stop there; he gave India a significant assurance, saying that India can fully trust him. If India ever needs him or America, he will always stand by New Delhi’s side.
| Delhi | US President Donald Trump says, "…India can count on me 100%. If they ever need help, they know where to call. They call right here. We’re doing well. We’re setting records. We have a record economy, a record stock market and anything India wants to get. I am a…
Economy also mentioned in the conversation
In this informal conversation, Donald Trump praised his own administration and also strongly commended his Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was present on stage. Trump said they are setting new records in America. Their economy and stock market are at record levels. India can achieve whatever it wants. He is a big fan of PM Modi. Marco Rubio, present on stage, is the greatest and will be remembered as the best Secretary of State in American history. Before ending the call, Trump again told the ambassador to make sure to convey his message to Prime Minister Modi that he is a huge admirer of his. Later, Ambassador Sergio Gor shared from the stage that whenever Trump talks to him, the first question he asks is how his friend PM Modi is doing. This shows how old and strong the friendship between the two leaders is.
| Delhi: US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor says, "Every time the President (Trump) and I speak, one of the first questions the President will ask is, how is my friend, the Prime Minister (Modi), doing? And that is something that is important to convey because this…
PM Modi receives invitation to the White House
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is currently on a four-day visit to India. Just a day earlier, on Saturday, he met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and officially handed him an invitation from President Trump to visit the White House. During this high-level meeting between the two leaders at Hyderabad House, agreements were made to further strengthen cooperation on the Middle East crisis, security in the Indo-Pacific region, and trade and defense ties between the two countries.
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According to the U.S. State Department, the two major powers are set to expand the scope of their strategic cooperation under the Quad framework in the coming days. Trump’s surprise call has made it clear that this partnership between India and America is set to define a new direction in global politics in the days ahead.