Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday warmly responded to US President Donald Trump’s remarks on India-US relations, saying he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” the sentiments and assessment of the bilateral partnership.
Taking to X, PM Modi described the ties between the two nations as “forward-looking” and anchored in a “Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership.”
“Deeply appreciate and fully reciprocate President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties. India and the US have a very positive and forward-looking Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership,” the Prime Minister wrote.
Earlier on Friday, President Trump, speaking at the White House, reaffirmed that India and the US share a “very special relationship.” He said he would “always be friends” with PM Modi, calling him “a great Prime Minister,” while adding that he “didn’t like what he is doing at this particular moment.”
“India and the United States have a very special relationship. There is nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasion,” Trump said in response to a question from ANI on whether ties with India were being reset.
Addressing questions on his social media post about “losing India and Russia to China,” Trump clarified that he does not believe that has happened. However, he admitted his disappointment over India’s purchase of Russian oil.
“I’ve been very disappointed that India would be buying so much oil from Russia. I let them know that. We put a very big tariff on India—50 per cent, a very high tariff. But I get along very well with Modi, as you know. He was here a couple of months ago; in fact, we went to the Rose Garden and had a press conference,” he said.
Responding to the recent comments, Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), underlined the significance of the India-US relationship.
“This relationship between the United States and India is very important for us. Both our countries share a comprehensive global strategic partnership, which is anchored in our shared interests, democratic values and robust people-to-people ties,” he said.
He further added that the partnership has “weathered several transitions and challenges” and will continue to move forward based on “mutual respect and shared interests.”
