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'In the United Kingdom, Trump strengthens ties with India during trade negotiations, reportedly expressing a close relationship with Prime Minister Modi.'

During a press conference held following a one-on-one meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump delivered his comments.

'On British soil, Trump expresses continued bond with India during trade negotiations, standing...
'On British soil, Trump expresses continued bond with India during trade negotiations, standing virtually shoulder-to-shoulder with PM Modi'

'In the United Kingdom, Trump strengthens ties with India during trade negotiations, reportedly expressing a close relationship with Prime Minister Modi.'

In a warm exchange, US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently spoke on the occasion of the latter's birthday. The call, which took place on the eve of Prime Minister Modi's birthday, saw Trump extending his heartfelt wishes to his counterpart.

During the conversation, Trump expressed his appreciation for the job Prime Minister Modi is doing and praised the Indian leader's efforts to end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This remark was made on Trump's social media platform, Truth Social.

The bonhomie between the two leaders was evident in their recent interactions, with Trump stating that he and Prime Minister Modi have a very good relationship. The press briefing, which took place on Thursday (18 September), also saw Trump reaffirming ties with India.

Meanwhile, the trade talks between the US and India have been resumed. Following recent progress in talks, India's Trade Minister Piyush Goyal traveled to Washington on September 22, 2025. The USA and India are currently engaged in positive and forward-looking trade negotiations aimed at reaching an early bilateral trade agreement.

In response to Trump's birthday wishes, Prime Minister Modi stated that India is committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. The latest remark from Trump about Prime Minister Modi was made two days after the call, but no further information about the content of the latest phone call was provided.

Trump also called Prime Minister Modi on his birthday, a gesture that underscores the close relationship between the two leaders. Prime Minister Modi thanked Trump for his birthday wishes and appreciated the gesture.

In a statement, Prime Minister Modi put out a beautiful statement, but no further details about the content of the statement were provided. The resumption of trade talks and the warm exchanges between the leaders suggest a positive trajectory for the India-US relationship.

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