
PM Modi, Trump are ‘friends’… These praises are proof
FirstpostPrime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump built a strong camaraderie during the Republican leader’s first term, which continues today. Ahead of his departure, Modi described the visit as an opportunity to strengthen the successes of bilateral cooperation during Trump’s first term, referring to him as a “friend.” Here’s a closer look at their ‘friendship’ and what they have said about each other over the years: ‘Modi will do what’s right’: Donald Trump During their first phone conversation after Trump was sworn in for a second term, he and PM Modi discussed strengthening bilateral ties and key issues such as security in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia, and Europe. “When someone was threatening India, he would totally change…” Turning to Indian-American comedian Akaash Singh, Trump stated, “I said, ‘Let me help, I am very good with those people.’ He was talking about a certain country; you can probably guess the country.” Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad. Five months back, I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’, and today my friend, President Donald Trump, is starting his India trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad,” Modi said.
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