‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM Modi
US President Donald Trump participated in the 250th Independence Day celebration of the US in Delhi via a phone call, expressing his admiration for India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. During the call, Trump emphasized the strong relationship between the two nations and assured India of US support. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also praised India's External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, highlighting the strategic partnership between the US and India.
- ▪Trump expressed that India can count on him 100% and praised PM Modi during a phone call.
- ▪Marco Rubio highlighted the growing strategic partnership between the US and India during his visit.
- ▪Rubio emphasized the importance of counterterrorism cooperation and shared democratic values between the two nations.
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‘Love India’: Trump joins US’ 250th Independence Day celebration in Delhi via call, praises PM ModiMarco Rubio dialed US President Donald Trump, who praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the interaction.Published on: May 24, 2026 10:24 PM ISTBy Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor dialled US President Donald Trump from the 250th Independence Day celebrations in Delhi, while US secretary of state Marco Rubio was also present during the interaction in which Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands as they attend a joint press conference at the White House in Washington. (REUTERS)US President Donald Trump says, “India can count on me 100%.
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