Trump Has Great Respect For PM Modi, They Speak Frequently: White House

Last Updated:November 05, 2025, 02:36 IST

Karoline Leavitt said President Trump shares a close rapport with Prime Minister Modi and remains committed to strengthening trade and strategic cooperation with India.

Trump’s trade team is in “serious discussions” with India, says Karoline Leavitt, adding that the President greatly respects PM Modi. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

US President Donald Trump “feels very positive and strongly" about the India–US relationship and speaks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi frequently, White House official Karoline Leavitt said.

Leavitt noted that the President had spoken with Modi directly when he celebrated Diwali in the Oval Office alongside several senior Indian-American officials.

“We have a great US Ambassador to India in Mr Sergio Gor, who will represent our country very well," the White House Press Secretary said.

She added that the President and his trade team are in “very serious discussions" with India on key trade issues. “I know the President has great respect for Prime Minister Modi, and they speak pretty frequently," she said.

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