In a gesture of diplomatic goodwill, US President Donald Trump reached out to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to convey heartfelt Diwali greetings.
Modi, expressing gratitude, shared the exchange on social media, highlighting the symbolic significance of the 'festival of lights' in uniting the two nations' democratic values and efforts against terrorism.
The conversation occurs amid ongoing friction between the countries over trade tariffs, underscoring the geopolitical importance of maintaining strong bilateral ties.