PM Modi congratulates Donald Trump on US presidential election victory
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election and later spoke to him by phone.
Summary
On 6 November 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Donald Trump on his 'historic' victory in the US presidential election, saying he looked forward to renewing their collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Later that day the PM spoke to President-elect Trump by phone and said he looked forward to working closely together to strengthen India-US relations across technology, defence, energy, space and several other sectors.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 Nov 2024
- Event
- Donald Trump wins US presidential election
- India-US ties
- Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
- Phone call
- Same day; sectors: technology, defence, energy, space
Practice MCQs 2 questions
In his message of 6 November 2024 congratulating Donald Trump, PM Modi referred to the India-US relationship as a:
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Correct answer: C — Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership
PIB (PMO): the PM looked forward to renewing collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership.
Consider the following about PM Modi's contact with Donald Trump on 6 November 2024: 1. The PM spoke to Trump by phone on the same day. 2. The PM mentioned space among the sectors for closer India-US cooperation. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM had a conversation with President-elect Trump on 6 November and mentioned technology, defence, energy, space and other sectors. Both are correct.