Trump calls Modi ahead of 75th birthday, leaders vow to boost ties
The call, viewed as part of Washington’s effort to recalibrate ties with New Delhi, underscores the continued importance of the India-US relationship.
By PTI
Updated – September 16, 2025 at 11:37 PM.
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi to extend birthday greetings ahead of the Indian leader’s 75th birthday.
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US President Donald Trump on Tuesday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi and greeted him on his 75th birthday, in a significant gesture seen as part of Washington’s efforts to reset ties with New Delhi.
In a social media post, Modi said like Trump, he is also “fully” committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to “new heights”.
“Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday,” the prime minister said.
“Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership to new heights,” he said.
“We support your initiatives towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” he added.
Trump’s call to wish Modi on his birthday came a day before the prime minister’s 75th birthday.
Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. 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…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2025
Published on September 16, 2025