Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called President-elect Donald Trump after the Republican’s spectacular victory in the US presidential elections and congratulated him and his party for the strong performance in the Congressional races.
Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Had a great conversation with my friend, President @realDonaldTrump, congratulating him on his spectacular victory. Looking forward to working closely together once again to further strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.”
According to sources, during the phone conversation, both leaders expressed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties and collaborating for global peace.
President Trump lauded PM Modi, describing India as a “magnificent country” and the Prime Minister as a “magnificent man.” Trump added that the “whole world loves PM Modi,” said the sources.
Trump also emphasised his personal admiration for PM Modi, saying that he considers India and its leader true friends.
According to sources, Trump said that PM Modi is one of the first world leaders he spoke to after his victory.
Trump on Wednesday won the US presidency for a second term in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history, edging past his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in a bitterly fought election.
The 78-year-old Republican leader cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to clinch the presidency by securing a victory in the key battleground state of Wisconsin.
According to races called by the Associated Press up to 4 pm (IST), 277 electoral votes had gone to Republican candidate Trump and 224 to Democratic Party’s Harris.
Earlier, Trump addressed his supporters at West Palm Beach in Florida, declaring victory and promising a “golden age of America”.
With inputs from agencies
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PM Modi dials Trump, congratulates US President-elect on ‘spectacular victory’
