Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump on Tuesday. President Trump extended birthday greetings to PM Modi, whose 75th birthday is on September 17. Modi responded on X, expressing gratitude and reaffirming his commitment to strengthening the India-US partnership and supporting efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. President Trump also posted on Truth Social, conveying his birthday wishes and acknowledging Modi’s support in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. The greetings coincided with a visit from US Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, who was in New Delhi to discuss the next steps in bilateral trade negotiations. Lynch held positive discussions with Rajesh Agrawal, Special Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, with both sides agreeing to intensify efforts to reach a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement.
