President Donald Trump on Thursday (September 18, 2025) said he enjoys a “very close” relationship with India and shares a strong personal bond with prime minister Narendra Modi.

Speaking at a joint press conference with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, the British leader’s official countryside residence, Trump emphasized his warm ties with Modi. He said he had personally called the Indian Prime Minister to wish him a happy 75th birthday, which Modi acknowledged with what Trump described as a “beautiful” statement.

“I’m very close to India. I’m very close to the prime minister of India. I spoke to him the other day to wish him a Happy Birthday,” Trump told reporters.

When asked about his approach toward Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump replied, “We have a very good r

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