Trump vows '100%' support to India in New Delhi embassy call
US President Donald Trump pledged unwavering support to India during a phone call at the US Embassy in New Delhi marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, highlighting progress on an interim trade deal and vowing that New Delhi could count on Washington for anything it needed.
US President Donald Trump pledged unwavering support to India during a live phone call to a reception at the US Embassy in New Delhi on Sunday, declaring that New Delhi can count on Washington "100 percent" as the two nations marked the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence.
Speaking to guests gathered for the anniversary celebration, Trump said India "can count on me 100% and our country," adding that New Delhi would receive anything it needed from his administration. "If they ever need help, they know where to call," he said, noting that the US economy was setting records under his leadership. Trump also praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling himself a "big, big fan" of the premier and reaffirming the strategic alignment between the two capitals.
Trade and investment focus
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor highlighted a results-driven approach to bilateral ties, asserting that the partnership under Trump and Modi had become more transparent, agile and focused on delivering concrete outcomes. He pointed to expanding economic cooperation, including progress on an interim trade deal expected to be signed soon and India's participation in Pax Silica — a US-led initiative to build secure supply chains for artificial intelligence technologies.
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Gor noted that US embassies worldwide were competing to attract investment, with the mission in India ranking first globally by bringing in $20.5 billion in new investments. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio also addressed the gathering, emphasizing America's role as a "beacon of hope" for the world and reflecting on his family's immigrant roots from Cuba.
Counterterrorism cooperation
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar underscored the security dimension of the relationship, stating that both nations share a "strong interest in combating terrorism in all its forms" and maintain "zero tolerance for terrorists." His remarks came as the two countries deepen defense and intelligence coordination alongside their economic partnership.
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