PM Modi thanks US President Donald Trump for Diwali greetings

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings following a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on the occasion of the festival of lightsIn a post on X on Wednesday Prime Minister Modi expressed appreciation for President Trumps warm wishes and emphasised the shared democratic values and global responsibilities of India and the United StatesThank you President Trump for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings On this festival of lights may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms PM Modi wrote on XThank you President Trump for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings On this festival of lights may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its formsrealDonaldTrump POTUSmdash Narendra Modi narendramodi October 22 2025US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday local time and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and IndianAmericans on the occasionDuring initial remarks the US President praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling him a great person and a great friend while highlighting USIndia ties in trade and regional peaceLet me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India I just spoke to your Prime Minister today Had a great conversation We talked about trade Hes very interested in that Although we did talk a little while ago about lets have no wars with Pakistan The fact that trade was involved I was able to talk about that And we have no war with Pakistan and India That was a very very good thing Trump said at the eventHes a great person and hes become a great friend of mine over the years the US President addedHighlighting the symbolic importance of the festival President Trump said In a few moments well light the diya as a symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness Its knowledge over ignorance and good over evil During Diwali the revellers recall ancient stories of enemies defeated obstacles removed and captives freedFollowing his initial remarks Trump lit up the diyas to celebrate the festival at the White HouseA number of senior officials from the Trump Administration were present during the event including FBI Director Kash Patel ODNI Director Tulsi Gabbard White House Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai Ambassador of India to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Ambassador of the US to India Sergio GorA delegation of prominent IndianAmerican business leaders also attended the ceremony reflecting the growing engagement of the Indian diaspora in USIndia tiesThe celebration at the White House underscores the cultural significance of Diwali in American society and the close ties between the United States and India