Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with US President Donald Trump on Monday, a week after Trump began his second term. During the call, PM Modi congratulated Trump on his "historic second term" and emphasized the importance of fostering a trusted and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.
Taking to X, PM Modi shared, "Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity, and security."
President Trump commenced his second term with several executive orders aimed at reforming immigration, including revisiting the H1-B visa program, which allows companies to recruit highly skilled foreign workers. India, as a significant contributor to legal migration into the United States, holds a vested interest in the future of such programs.
Meanwhile, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, following discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, reaffirmed India&rsquo;s readiness to accept its undocumented citizens residing in the US. "We want Indian talent and skills to have maximum global opportunities, but we are firmly opposed to illegal migration," Mr. Jaishankar noted.
Rubio expressed the Trump administration&rsquo;s commitment to addressing issues related to irregular migration while advancing economic collaboration with India. According to a State Department readout, the US is eager to deepen economic ties with India, especially given the growing influence of the Indian diaspora, which has increased to 4.8 million over the past decade.
As the two countries navigate this evolving chapter, Modi and Trump&rsquo;s dialogue underscores their shared resolve to address global challenges while deepening bilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Donald Trump (photo courtesy PIB)

PM Modi congratulates Trump on his second term, emphasizes trusted India-US partnership

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PM Modi congratulates Trump on his second term, emphasizes trusted India-US partnership

January 27, 2025 | 20:26 IST