New Delhi– Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for his Diwali wishes and emphasized the need for both nations to remain united in the global fight against terrorism.
Speaking at his Diwali celebration at the White House, Trump said he had spoken to Modi a day earlier and that the two discussed trade and ongoing cooperation between India and the United States. “I just spoke to your Prime Minister today. We had a great conversation. We talked about trade. We talked about a lot of things, but mostly the world of trade. He’s very interested in that,” Trump told reporters.
In a message posted on X, Modi wrote, “Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings. On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms.”
During the White House Diwali celebration, Trump described Modi as “a great person” who “loves the people of India.” The event featured the traditional lighting of a diya in the Oval Office, which Trump called “a symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness.” He extended his “warmest wishes to the people of India” on the occasion.
The gathering was attended by Indian Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Kwatra, new U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, along with prominent business leaders from the Indian American community.
Trump also revisited his earlier remarks about mediating tensions between India and Pakistan, claiming he had helped prevent a conflict between the two nations. India previously refuted those claims, clarifying that a ceasefire agreement had been reached only after Pakistan requested a halt to hostilities.
“We did talk a little while ago about let’s have no wars with Pakistan,” Trump said at the event. “The fact that trade was involved, I was able to talk about that. And we have no war with Pakistan and India. That was a very, very good thing.” (Source: IANS)
