New Delhi [India], November 7 (HBTV): Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with the President-elect of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on November 6.

PM Modi warmly congratulated Trump on his re-election as President of the United States, as well as the Republican Party's success in the Congressional elections.

PM Modi highlighted that Trump’s spectacular and resounding victory reflected the deep trust of the American people in his leadership and vision.

Reflecting on the positive momentum of the India-US partnership during President Trump's first term, the Prime Minister recalled their memorable interactions, including the "Howdy Modi" event in Houston in September 2019 and the "Namaste Trump" event in Ahmedabad during President Trump's visit to India in February 2020.

Both leaders reiterated the importance of the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership for the benefit of the people of the two countries, as well as for global peace and stability. They reaffirmed their commitment to working together to further strengthen bilateral ties across technology, defense, energy, space, and several other sectors.

Modi also shared details of his conversation with Donald Trump on the social media platform, X:

"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, defense, energy, space, and several other sectors."

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 6, 2024

Modi congratulated Donald Trump soon after his victory in the Presidential polls and said he looked forward to renewing their collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Modi and Donald Trump share warm and friendly ties. The rapport between the two leaders has led to increased collaboration between India and the US on various global issues. The two leaders have held positive deliberations and met several times to boost India-US relations.

Trump has secured over the 270 electoral college votes required to win the presidency. This will be only the second instance of a president serving two non-consecutive terms in the White House, the first in over 100 years. Grover Cleveland served as a non-consecutive president in 1884 and 1892. Trump previously served as US President from 2016 to 2020.   

(ANI)