‘From losing to China to friendship’: Trump reaffirms US-India ties, says ‘Modi is a great PM’

US President Donald Trump sparked attention after the SCO summit in Tianjin, China, by posting that India and Russia appear “lost” to China. Sharing a photo of Modi, Xi, and Putin, he wrote, ‘May they have a long and prosperous future together!’. Later at the White House, Trump clarified, praising Prime Minister Modi and emphasizing the strong US-India relationship. PM Modi reciprocated, highlighting a forward-looking, comprehensive strategic partnership.