US President Donald Trump made a surprise phone call to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor during celebrations marking America’s 250th Independence Day at the US Embassy in New Delhi on Sunday, delivering
a warm message for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Gor said Trump called him personally during the ceremony and conveyed that he “loves India and Prime Minister Modi.”
The event was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is on a four-day visit to India, and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, underscoring the growing strategic partnership between the two countries at a time of shifting global alliances and geopolitical tensions.
The US President’s remarks highlighted the rapport between the two leaders. Speaking at the event, the US envoy said the India-US partnership continues to deepen under the leadership of Trump and PM Modi.
“This open path diplomacy is driven by the personal bond between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. I hear about it every time the President and I speak. One of the first questions the President will ask is, ‘How is my friend the Prime Minister doing?’ And that is something that is important to convey. Because this relationship is not new. It’s not a year old,” Gor said.
He added that the two nations were working closely on expanding economic and strategic cooperation. “As you know, we have a direct line to everybody in administration, but especially to our President that is the partnership that opens Market drives innovation and create high-quality jobs for both Americans and Indians. America first does not mean America alone and every week we identify opportunities that are win, win situations for both of our nations,” he added.
Praising both leaders, the Ambassador further stated, “From George Washington to President Donald Trump, the United States remains a shining beacon for the world. President Trump and Prime Minister Modi are leaders who have championed a new vision for the partnership between our two nations.”
Gor also hinted that an interim trade deal between the two nations may be signed soon. “This bond is the foundation of a new era. One where we’re actively delivering on the promise of our cooperation and building a future of tangible achievements. Since I arrived in New Delhi just five months ago, we have announced an interim trade deal that hopefully, in the next few weeks will get signed,” he further stated.
