Nueva Delhi: expressing admiration for the courage and resistance of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that his connection with the president of the United States was that both put the nation first and had dedicated themselves to the service of the nation.
“Even after receiving a shot (July 2024), it remained unwaveringly dedicated to the United States. His life was for his nation. Trump’s will to live and fight for the United States, even after the calls shot me because this showed his America first Spirit, as I believe in the nation first. I defend India first And that’s why I connect so well (with Trump), ”said Prime Minister.
The emphatic support of Modi to Trump in a podcast with Lex Fridman, popular podcaster and research scientist at MIT, arrives at the time when American allies, particularly Europe and Canada, are taking a great beating of the president who has been accused by some of the United States to isolationism with their policies.
India herself has been threatened with Trump’s War of Rate, but expects an exemption from the deadline of April 2 for reciprocal rates, based on a commercial agreement that is negotiating.
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Trump was much more prepared in his second term, with a clear road map and steps to achieve his goals, said Prime Minister, added that he had gathered a “strong and capable” team to help him.
In the podcast, Modi supported the recent thaw in ties with China, said that normality had returned to the border since his meeting with President Xi Jinping last year, and that trust, enthusiasm and energy would return in the bilateral ties “slowly but surely. He said the efforts were to restore the conditions of how they were before 2020.
In Pakistan, while describing him as the epicenter of terrorism, Modi said that all Indian attempts for a reconciliation had found themselves hostility and expressed hope that Pakistan chooses the right path since his people deserved a future free of violence.
In the War of Russia-Ukraine, Modi strongly reiterated the position of India that both countries must return to the negotiating table.
“I can tell President Putin that this is not the era of war. I can also tell President Zelensky that, regardless of how many people are with you, there will never be a resolution on the battlefield. Ukraine can maintain countless discussions with its allies, but will not bear fruit. The discussions must include both parties, ”he said, adding that the current situation provided an opportunity for significant conversations between Russia and Ukraine. “I am not neutral. I effort me for peace, ”he said, underlining India’s position and expressing his concern for how war has harmed the global south.
When asked about his relations with Trump, Modi appreciated the “trust” that the president has in him. “Even after receiving a shot, he remained unwaveringly dedicated to the United States. His life was for his nation. Trump’s will to live and fight for the United States, even after they shoot me, because this showed his first spirit of America, as I believe in the nation first. First I get to India and that’s why I connect so well (with Trump), ”said Prime Minister.
When asked what he liked about Trump, Modi recalled that the president of the United States, during his first term, had ignored the security protocol and agreed to take a return around the stadium that welcomed the event ‘Howdy Modi’ in Houston. “I was moved by his courage and his trust in me,” he said.
When describing Trump as a hard negotiator, Modi said he always puts the interests of India first. “That is why in each forum, I speak for the interest of India, not to harm anyone but in a positive way and that is why no one is offended,” he said.
In China, Modi said that the differences between the two countries were natural, but “our approach is to ensure that they do not become disputes.” “Instead of discord, we emphasize the dialogue to build a cooperative relationship. After my meeting with President XI, we are seeing a return from normal to the border. Now we are working to restore the conditions of how they were before 2020. Slowly but surely, trust, enthusiasm and energy will return, ”he said.
“Of course, it will take some time due to the five -year -old gap. Our cooperation is also essential for Global stability and prosperity. Since the 21st century will be the century of Asia, we want India and China to compete in a healthy way. The competition is not a bad thing, but it should never become a conflict, ”he added.