Modi and Trump Discuss Gaza Peace Deal and Trade Progress
Washington: On Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to US President Donald Trump to commend him on the successful initiation of the ‘historic’ Gaza peace agreement. The conversation also touched upon the advancements in the ongoing trade discussions between India and the United States, as reported by officials.
During the call, PM Modi expressed satisfaction regarding the ‘good progress’ made in the trade negotiations. He shared on maintain close communication in the upcoming weeks.”
Spoke to my friend, President Trump and congratulated him on the success of the historic Gaza peace plan. Also reviewed the good progress achieved in trade negotiations. Agreed to stay in close touch over the coming weeks. @POTUS @realDonaldTrump
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 9, 2025
This phone call coincided with the announcement that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the initial phase of the peace deal proposed by Trump. Notably, this marks the second conversation between the two leaders within a month, following Trump’s call to Modi on September 16 to wish him a happy 75th birthday.
In his post on X, PM Modi referred to Trump as his ‘friend’ and expressed gratitude for the birthday wishes.
“Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call and warm greetings on my 75th birthday. Like you, I am also fully committed to elevating the India-US Comprehensive and Global Partnership. We support your efforts towards a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict,” PM Modi stated.
President Trump also shared on Truth Social, describing the call as ‘wonderful’.
“Just had a wonderful phone call with my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I wished him a very Happy Birthday! He is doing a tremendous job. Narendra: Thank you for your support on ending the War. between Russia and Ukraine! President DJT,” he remarked.
After a period of strained relations, the ties between India and the United States seem to be stabilizing as trade negotiations have resumed.
In late September, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer during the UN General Assembly.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Indian delegation engaged in ‘constructive meetings’ with US officials regarding various aspects of the trade deal.
“Both sides exchanged views on potential outlines of the agreement and decided to continue discussions aimed at achieving an early conclusion of a mutually beneficial Trade Agreement,” the statement added.
Last month, USTR Jamieson Greer characterized India’s approach in trade negotiations as ‘pragmatic’, indicating that both nations are actively working toward a deal.
During a discussion at the Economic Club of New York, Greer elaborated on the ongoing negotiations with India.
“The Indians are being pragmatic. We have actually been having conversations with the Indians from day one of the administration on the trade side of the ledger. So, when you talk about a 50% tariff on India, half of that 25% is really the trade-related. It’s the reciprocal tariff. It’s where we’re trying to negotiate a deal,” he explained.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also met with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in September.
Following their discussions, Rubio emphasized India’s ‘critical’ importance to the US and welcomed the ongoing trade dialogues.
Jaishankar shared on
