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PM Narendra Modi congratulates Trump on taking office
President Donald Trump is expected to visit India later this year to attend the fifth Quad leaders’ summit, a key platform for dialogue between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia
President Donald J. Trump holds hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India as they take a surprise walk together Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, around the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. / (Official White House Photo by Shealah Craighead)
Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, extended his congratulations to Donald Trump, who was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States on Jan. 20. The historic inauguration ceremony, attended by world leaders and billionaires, marked the start of Trump’s second term in office.
Prime Minister Modi shared his message of optimism and partnership on X. “Congratulations my dear friend President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!”
Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2025
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, representing the country at the swearing-in ceremony, emphasized the significance of the event. Posting on social media, he wrote: "Privileged to represent India as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC. Attended the Inauguration Day Prayer Service at St. John’s Church this morning."
Privileged to represent as External Affairs Minister and Special Envoy of PM at the Swearing-In Ceremony of the 47th President of the United States of America today in Washington DC.
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) January 20, 2025
Attended the Inauguration Day Prayer Service at St John’s Church this morning.
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President Donald Trump is expected to visit India later this year to attend the fifth Quad leaders’ summit, a key platform for dialogue between the United States, India, Japan, and Australia. The Quad, which seeks to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific, has gained significant strategic importance in recent years.
Ahead of the formal announcement, Quad foreign ministers, including Jaishankar, convened in Washington DC on Sunday to set the stage for the leaders’ summit. Jaishankar met with his Japanese and Australian counterparts, Foreign Ministers Takeshi Iwaya and Penny Wong, respectively, to discuss bilateral, regional, and global issues.
With President Trump signaling a strong focus on Asia, reports suggest that his administration aims to bolster strategic and economic ties with Quad nations. Trump’s India visit will also reportedly include high-level discussions on trade and defense cooperation.
As Trump begins his second term, India is preparing for robust bilateral trade talks amid expectations of new tariffs on Indian goods. The visit is likely to underscore the growing importance of the India-US partnership in tackling global challenges and ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
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