PM Modi congratulates 'dear friend' Trump on inauguration as 47th US president
The Hindu
PM Modi on January 20 congratulated Donald Trump on his historic inauguration as the 47th US president and said he looks forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both the countries as well as to shape a better future for the world.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 20, 2025) congratulated Donald Trump on his historic inauguration as the 47th U.S. president and said he looks forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both the countries as well as to shape a better future for the world.
Mr. Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president on Monday, marking his remarkable return to power for a second term.
PM Modi said in a post on X, "Congratulations my dear friend President Donald Trump on your historic inauguration as the 47th president of the United States!"
"I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!" he added.
Mr. Trump, the 78-year-old Republican Party leader, has vowed to put America "first".
"The golden age of America begins right now," he said in his inaugural address.
"From this day forward, our country will flourish and be respected again all over the world. We will be the envy of every nation, and we will not allow ourselves to be taken advantage of any longer," he said.