PM Modi’s Dual Diplomacy: What Did He Say in Calls With Trump and Netanyahu?

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Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to US President Donald Trump and Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu as he congratulated them on the success of the historic Gaza Peace Plan. Speaking to his friend and US President Donald Trump, PM Modi congratulated him on the 'success of historic Gaza peace plan' and also reviewed progress made in India-US trade negotiations.Taking to X, formerly Twitter, PM Modi wrote, "Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks."

What PM Modi told Netanyahu After Calling US President Donald Trump?

With Netanyahu, who paused his Cabinet meeting to attend the call, PM Modi said congratulated him on the progress made under President Trump's Gaza peace plan and welcomed the agreement on the release of the hostages."Called my friend, Prime Minister Netanyahu, to congratulate him on the progress made under President Trump’s Gaza peace plan. We welcome the agreement on the release of hostages and enhanced humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Reaffirmed that terrorism in any form or manifestation is unacceptable anywhere in the world," PM Modi told Netanyahu.

Prime Minister’s praises for Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan has come on the eve of Nobel peace prize announcement which the US President expects that should be awarded to him as he claims to have settled as many as 7 wars.

What PM Modi Discussed With Donald Trump on India-US Trade Amid US Tariffs?

Besides discussing Israel-Gaza peace plan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi informed that he reviewed the good progress made in India-US trade negotiations and both agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks.

Why Did Donald Trump Imposed Tariffs on India?

It is to mentioned that the bilateral ties between the two nations took a hit after Donald Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India.Out of this 50 per cent, 25 per cent has been levied as reciprocal tax and another 25 as penalty on India for purchasing the Russian oil.Trump levied reciprocal tariffs not just on India but almost every other nation in the world with whom the United States engages in trade. Trump justified his move in order to balance US' trade deficit with partner nations.Apart from reciprocal tariffs, Donald Trump has levied penalties on nations who have not acted as per wishes and diktat of the US government.

PM Modi-Donald Trump Bonhomie Resumes After Brief Pause

After initial tension between the two nations following the US President's 'ceasefire credit' claim during Operation Sindoor and Donald Trump levying heavy tariffs as part of a reciprocal tax and penalty for buying Russian oil, the two leaders have been engaged in talks over the Russia-Ukraine war, the Israel-Hamas conflict, trade, and other issues.

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Even Donald Trump who earlier said that they might have lost India to China and Russia after PM Modi, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping's bonhomie at the SCO summit, later retracted from his remark adding he will always be friends with Prime Minister Modi.

Trump's 'Losing India' Remark But Then Praise For PM Modi

After India, China and Russia power-play at the SCO Summit last month, Donald Trump said that they've lost India to China and Russia.However, days later, Donald Trump when asked to comment on his 'losing India' remark, said, "I don’t think we have. I have been very disappointed that India would be buying so much oil, as you know, from Russia. And I let them know that. We put a very big tariff on India. 50% tariff, very high tariff."

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Speaking about his relationship with PM Modi, Donald Trump said, "I get along very well with Modi, as you know. He’s great. He was here a couple of months ago.""I always will. I'll always be friends with (PM) Modi. He's a great Prime Minister. I'll always be friends, but I just don't like what he is doing at this particular moment. But India and the United States have a very special relationship. There is nothing to worry about. We just have moments on occasion."

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What 19 US Lawmakers Asked Donald Trump To Fix Ties With India

In another move, as many as 19 US lawmakers, including Indian-Americans, have written to Donald Trump urging him to restore ties with India, saying US tariffs have pushed India closer to China and Russia.The lawmakers were led by a group of 19 US representatives, including Congressman Ro Khanna and Congresswoman Deborah Ross, who asked Trump to restore relations with India.

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In a statement, they said, "Recent actions by your administration have strained relations with the world’s largest democracy, creating negative consequences for both countries. We urge you to take immediate steps to reset and repair this critical partnership."