Modi on US-India relations.
The Indian leader made these comments after Trump downplayed his previous comments about “losing India” to China. Reaffirmed their personal friendship.
After US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and played down previous comments about “losing India” to China. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says relations with the US are still “very positive.”
In a statement published on X on Saturday, Modi stated that India and the US “have a very positive and forward-looking comprehensive and global strategic partnership.” He “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates President Trump’s sentiments and positive assessment of our ties.”
US-India partnership despite Trump jab.
After the Trump administration placed tariffs of up to 50% on Indian imports. Accusing New Delhi of supporting Moscow’s deadly attacks on Ukraine by buying Russian oil. Tensions have arisen between the two longtime allies.
When Trump said on Friday that India and Russia appear to have been “lost” to China, speculation of a widening rift grew even more. This occurred following a security summit in China. Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Modi.
Earlier this week, in the Chinese port city of Tianjin, Xi hosted over 20 non-Western leaders. Including Modi and Putin, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit. Modi’s first trip to China in seven years was a sign of a thaw between the two Asian superpowers.
India and Russia appear to have been lost to the darkest, most sinister China. I hope their future together is filled with success and longevity. In a social media post, Trump included a picture of Modi with Xi and Putin.
Trump played down his earlier statement when questioned by reporters about it later on Friday. Claiming he did not believe the US had lost India to China.
Modi on Trump’s US-India statement.
He stated, “I don’t believe we have.” “As you are aware, India purchases a significant amount of oil from Russia. It has greatly disappointed me. I also informed them of that.
Trump asserted that he “will always be friends with Modi” and that “India and the United States have a special relationship.” He stated, “There is nothing to be concerned about.”
Right-wing populists Trump and Modi have been close since his first term in office.
Since then, India, which vehemently opposes any third-party mediation on Kashmir, has ignored Trump’s stance.
Over three years after Russian forces invaded Ukraine. Trump has also been frustrated by his failure to persuade Russia and Ukraine to end their conflict.
