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Last Updated:February 22, 2025, 20:40 IST
Speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, Jaishankar said that both leaders are committed to the interests of their respective countries
US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (AFP photo)
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday said that the strong bond between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump is due to their shared nationalist outlook.
Speaking at the Delhi University Literature Festival, Jaishankar added that both leaders are committed to the interests of their respective countries.
“PM Narendra Modi is a very strong nationalist, and he sort of radiates that. Now, Trump is an American nationalist, and I think, in many ways, ists kind respect each other. Trump accepts that Modi is in it for India. Modi accepts that Trump is in it for America," he said at the event.
Jaishankar went on to emphasise that the chemistry between Modi and Trump stood out due to their compatibility, especially considering Trump’s often complex relationships with other global leaders
“The second I felt was the chemistry was good. Because again, you know, Trump being somewhat unusual, there are a lot of other leaders in the world who, with whom he has not necessarily a positive history and the case of Modi ji, it’s not the case," the EAM added.
Regarding Prime Minister Modi’s recent trip to the US, Jaishankar praised the success of the visit, stating that it went “very well" for various reasons. He noted that Modi was among the first world leaders invited by Trump during his second term.
“He was among the earliest world leaders to be invited by President Trump in his second term to meet with him. I’ve been doing this all my life, so I have some reference points and some experiences as a comparative assessment. I would say with all objectivity, I thought it went very well and for a variety of reasons," the foreign minister stated.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the US last week, where he met President Donald Trump at the White House. Their discussions focused on expanding the bilateral partnership, particularly in defence, energy, and critical technology.
During the visit, Modi secured key pledges from both Washington and Paris to support India’s nuclear energy programme.
(With inputs from agencies)
Location : First Published:February 22, 2025, 20:40 IST
News world 'ists Kind Respect Each Other': Jaishankar On Modi-Trump Chemistry
