New Delhi: The bonhomie between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is well-known. Both have praised each other from time to time. PM Modi is on a two-day visit to the US, starting from February 12. He will meet Donald Trump on February 13.
This will be the first meeting since Trump became the 47th US President. In a phone call with PM Modi in early January, the US President said, “I had a long talk with him this morning (Monday). He is going to be coming to the White House, over next month, probably February. We have a very good relationship with India.”
As Modi will visit the US, let us look at their friendship and what they said about each other.
Key Quotes: What Modi and Trump Have Said About Each Other
My Friend Trump: Modi after Trump Won US Elections
When Donald Trump won the US Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on X wrote, “Heartiest congratulations my friend on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity.”
Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Together,… pic.twitter.com/u5hKPeJ3SY
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024
The nicest human being: What Trump said about Modi
In October last year, a month before the US elections, Trump spoke highly of PM Modi during a podcast with comedian Andrew Schultz, whose show has millions of subscribers.
“Modi, India. He’s a friend of mine. He’s great… Before him, they were replacing them every year. It’s very unstable. He came over. He’s a friend of mine. But on the outside, he looks like he’s your father. He’s the nicest, but he’s a total killer,” Trump said.
Recalling that there were a couple of occasions when somebody threatened India, he added, “I told him, let me help as I am very good with those people. To which he aggressively responded, ‘I will do it. I will do it. And I would do anything necessary. We have defeated them for hundreds of years.”
Deeply Concerned: Modi after assassination attempt on Trump
PM Modi showed his concern toward Donald Trump after he was shot in July 2024 during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. Modi wrote on X, “Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American people.”
Deeply concerned by the attack on my friend, former President Donald Trump. Strongly condemn the incident. Violence has no place in politics and democracies. Wish him speedy recovery.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the deceased, those injured and the American…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 14, 2024
My Good Friend: Trump to Modi
Last year, Trump extended the Diwali greeting and vowed to strengthen ties between India and PM Modi. On X, Trump wrote, “I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos.
It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the world and in America. They have been a disaster from Israel to Ukraine to our own Southern Border, but we will Make America Strong Again and bring back Peace through Strength!
We will also protect Hindu Americans against the anti-religion agenda of the radical left. We will fight for your freedom. Under my administration, we will also strengthen our great partnership with India and my good friend, Prime Minister Modi…Also, Happy Diwali to All. I hope the Festival of Lights leads to the Victory of Good over Evil!”
I strongly condemn the barbaric violence against Hindus, Christians, and other minorities who are getting attacked and looted by mobs in Bangladesh, which remains in a total state of chaos.
It would have never happened on my watch. Kamala and Joe have ignored Hindus across the…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) October 31, 2024
Modi a fantastic man: Donald Trump
In September 2024, former US President Donald Trump called India an “abuser” because of its import tariffs. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he is a “fantastic man”.
“So when India, which is a very big abuser. He (Modi) happens to be coming to meet me next week, and Modi, he’s fantastic. I mean, fantastic man. A lot of these leaders are fantastic,” Trump said.
Modi and Trump shared a personal connection, shown through public events like “Howdy, Modi!” in 2019 and “Namaste Trump!” in 2020. These events highlighted their mutual respect and helped improve their diplomatic relationship. Their friendship was seen as a sign of strong ties between their countries, contributing to the overall strength of their relationship.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to the US reignites focus on his well-documented friendship with former President Donald Trump. The article examines their public statements, highlighting mutual respect and collaboration, and explores this unique bond’s political and diplomatic implications. knowledge Knowledge News, Photos and Videos on General Knowledge
