By Abhishek Tiwari

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London: US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed the good ties between Washington and New Delhi, pressing on his personal rapport with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Speaking in the context of escalating trade friction between the two nations during his state visit to the United Kingdom, Trump clearly asserted that he is very close to India and the prime minister of India. He even took the opportunity to wish PM Modi again on his 75th birthday.When questioned over India-US trade tensions, he said, “I am very close to India, I am very close to the PM of India. I spoke to him the other day. I wished him a happy birthday. We have a very good relationship.” His cordial remarks follow PM Narendra Modi’s expression of gratitude towards Donald Trump for the birthday wish call ahead of the prime minister’s 75th birthday. Earlier, in a post on social media platform X, PM Modi had pledged to strengthen the India-US partnership, stating, “Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.” Trump, in turn, spotlighted their phone exchange on his Truth Social account, saying, “Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War between Russia and Ukraine!”