Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held their first conversation on Monday, January 27, 2025, following President Trump’s inauguration for his second term. PM Modi congratulated President Trump on his “historic second term” and emphasized the shared commitment to a “mutually beneficial and trusted partnership” between India and the United States.
PM Modi, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), expressed his delight in speaking with his “dear friend” and reiterated the countries’ commitment to global peace, prosperity, and security.
The call follows a week of significant actions by the Trump administration, including new executive orders focused on US immigration policies and revisions to the H1-B visa system. These visas are critical for Indian professionals, as India remains a leading source of legal migration to the US.
India has also pledged cooperation on addressing illegal migration. Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, after meeting US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, confirmed India’s readiness to repatriate Indian citizens residing in the US illegally. “We firmly oppose illegal mobility while promoting legitimate opportunities for Indian talent globally,” Jaishankar stated.
Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS. Congratulated him on his historic second term. We are committed to a mutually beneficial and trusted partnership. We will work together for the welfare of our people and towards global peace, prosperity,…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 27, 2025
The meeting highlighted India’s willingness to work with the Trump administration on deportation issues, including the potential return of approximately 18,000 undocumented Indians.
President Trump has emphasized fostering closer economic ties with India while addressing irregular migration, according to the US State Department. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to advancing strategic and economic collaborations during the call.
With the Indian-origin population in the US growing to 4.8 million as of 2020, and India being a significant contributor to the global student population in the US, the two countries continue to strengthen their partnership in key areas of shared interest.
