Prime Minister Narendra Modi and former U.S. President Donald Trump reconnected after months through a cordial birthday call.
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Trump Softens Stance Amid Strained India-US Ties
The limited exchanges between Prime Minister Modi and Donald Trump over the past few months were confined largely to social media, and even those could be described as lukewarm at best. Concern grew in Washington that the United States was steadily losing India, a vital strategic partner and an essential counterweight to China’s growing influence in Asia. Against this backdrop, Trump appeared to soften his tone, attempting to sweet-talk Modi after weeks of sharp criticism directed at New Delhi for its continued purchases of Russian oil. His outreach reflected a calculated shift aimed at mending strained ties.
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A Birthday Message with Diplomatic Undertones
PM Modi acknowledged the call on X, writing, “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.” Modi’s message struck a conciliatory tone, highlighting both personal warmth and strategic intent.
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