Trump Hails PM Modi as 'Great Friend,' India as Key Strategic Partner

• Donald Trump praised PM Narendra Modi as a 'great friend' and India as an 'important strategic partner' in the Indo-Pacific region.
• The US Embassy in India quoted Trump, calling India an 'amazing country' and home to one of the world’s oldest civilizations.
• Trump and Modi recently spoke over the phone, discussing bilateral economic partnership and a potential trade deal.
• The phone call followed efforts to repair ties strained by previous US tariffs on Indian goods.
• Leaders reviewed progress in comprehensive global strategic partnership, discussing cooperation in trade, tech, energy, defense, and security.

Why It Matters: Trump emphasizes India's strategic importance and strong friendship with PM Modi, signaling improved bilateral ties.