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India’s Modi Hails US Ties After Trump’s ‘Always Be Friends’ Comments
- On September 6, 2025, US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his longstanding friendship with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi while emphasizing India-US ties as a very special relationship.
- This statement followed tensions caused by India continuing to buy significant oil from Russia and the US imposing a 50% tariff on Indian imports, generating disappointment from Trump and his trade team.
- Trump described these issues as temporary moments that do not threaten the core partnership, which is anchored in shared democratic values, strategic interests, and strong people-to-people ties.
- Trump indicated that negotiations involving India and other nations are moving forward positively and stated he will remain friendly with Modi despite disagreeing with some of his recent decisions. Meanwhile, National Economic Council Director Hassett expressed optimism about upcoming diplomatic progress concerning India’s financial support of Russia’s conflict.
- Despite disagreements over tariffs and India's purchase of Russian oil, both countries remain committed to advancing their relationship, emphasizing respect and common goals within their broad strategic partnership.
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India’s Modi hails US ties after Trump’s ‘always be friends’ comments
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that New Delhi and Washington still shared “very positive” ties after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and downplayed his earlier remarks about “losing India” to China. The exchange comes amid strains after Washington imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian imports, accusing New Delhi of fuelling Moscow’s deadly attacks on Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil.…
Indian PM Modi says ties with US still ‘very positive’
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that New Delhi and Washington still shared “very positive” ties, after US President Donald Trump reaffirmed their personal friendship and downplayed his earlier remarks about “losing India” to China. The exchange comes amid strains after Washington imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on Indian imports, accusing New Dehli of fuelling Moscow’s deadly attacks on Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil…
PM values our partnership with US, has very good equation with Trump: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi places enormous importance on India’s partnership with the US and has always shared a strong personal rapport with President Donald Trump. His remarks came hours after Modi said he “deeply appreciates and fully reciprocates” Trump’s positive assessment of bilateral ties.
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