US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his phone conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi was very good and during this time he congratulated his friend on his birthday. Along with this, he thanked the Indian leader for cooperation in ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump called PM Modi a day before his 75th birthday and greeted him. It is being seen as an important indication as part of American efforts to improve relations with India amid tension between the two countries on the issue of fees.

Trump posted Truth on social, “Just had a very good conversation with his friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the phone. I wished him a lot of birthdays. They are doing very good work. Narendra: Thank you for your support in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. “He wrote President DJT under his message. PM Modi posted on ‘X’ and thanked Trump’s phone call and congratulations on his birthday. The Prime Minister said, ‘My friend, President Trump, thank you for your phone call and heartfelt greetings on my 75th birthday.’

He said, ‘Like you, I am also fully committed to taking India-US wide and global partnership to new heights. We support your initiative towards a peaceful solution to Ukraine conflict. Trump said that Modi is doing a very good job and thanked him for the support of the Prime Minister in ending the war in Ukraine. The US President called Prime Minister Modi a day when India and the United States organized a new round of talks in New Delhi on the proposed bilateral trade agreement.

Negotiations are considered important about tariffs

This conversation held after the US imposed 50 percent tariff on India is considered important, as it took place a few days after the two leaders exchange messages on social media, indicating the intention to improve the relationship again. The relations between New Delhi and Washington became tense after Trump increased tariffs on Indian goods to 50 percent, including 25 percent additional fees for India’s purchase of Russian crude oil.

What did India respond to tariff case

India described American action as ‘inappropriate and indispensable’. In the last few weeks, many officials of the Trump administration, including the White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, have used aggressive language to target India, especially on its energy relations with Russia. While defending the purchase of crude oil from Russia, India has been saying that its energy purchase is inspired by national interest and market dynamics. Earlier in the day, India and the US organized a new round of trade talks.

Thank you, my friend, president trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am also fully committed to taking the India-as comprehensive and global partnership to new heights. We support your initiatives a peaceful resolution of the…

– Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 16, 2025

India-based American Embassy said that both sides discussed the next steps of trade talks during a one-day meeting held in New Delhi. A spokesman for the embassy said, “US assistant trade representative Brendon Lynch met Rajesh Aggarwal, Special Secretary, Ministry of Commerce on 16 September. The meeting discussed the next stages of bilateral trade talks.