‘Look forward to working closely…’: PM Modi congratulates ‘dear friend’ Trump on taking oath as US President for 2nd term

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated US President Donald Trump for taking oath for a second term in office, saying he looked forward to working together with the US leader again for the benefit of the two countries and shape a better future for the world.

In his congratulatory message, which came within moments of Trump taking the oath of office, PM Modi described him as “my dear friend”.

Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a…

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 20, 2025

“Congratulations my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump on your historic inauguration as the 47th President of the United States! I look forward to working closely together once again, to benefit both our countries, and to shape a better future for the world. Best wishes for a successful term ahead!” PM Modi said in a post on X.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States during the 60th Presidential Inauguration at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. US Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath to Trump.

Before Trump’s swearing-in, JD Vance was sworn in as US Vice-President. Earlier, Trump alongside outgoing US President Joe Biden arrived at the US Capitol from the White House for the swearing-in ceremony. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar represented India as Special Envoy of PM Modi at the swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump. (ANI)