Trump extends Diwali greetings to PM Modi amid strains in US-India ties

US President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend Diwali greetings. Modi thanked Trump on X, expressing hope that the two democracies continue to “illuminate the world with hope” and stand united against terrorism amid ongoing trade tensions.

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on Diwali.

“Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings,” Modi said in a post on X on Wednesday.

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“On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms,” the prime minister said.

The phone call between the two leaders comes at a time when the US-India relationship has hit a rough patch over trade tariffs and other issues.