Jaishankar Says India Unfazed by US Election Outcome, Highlights Modi-Trump Rapport

Mumbai: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday expressed India’s confidence in its relationship with United States, asserting that unlike some or nations, India is t worried about outcome of recent US presidential election or return of former President Donald Trump. Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to build strong relationships with successive US presidents, from Barack Obama to Donald Trump and Joe Biden .

dressing question of Indo-US relations in light of US election results, Jaishankar emphasized strength of partnership, saying, “ Prime Minister was among first three calls I think that President Trump took. Prime Minister Modi has actually built rapport across multiple presidents. When he first came to DC, Obama was president, n it was Trump, n it was Biden. So, you kw, for him, re's something natural in terms of how he forges those relationships. So, that's helped hugely.”

Jaishankar furr stressed that India remains calm in face of US electoral outcome, distinguishing India’s position from that of or countries. "And I think, changes in India have helped as well. I kw today a lot of countries are nervous about US. Let’s be honest about it. We are t one of m,” he ded.

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman of itya Birla Group, shared his optimism about Trump’s potential return to White House, describing former President as "pro-industry." Reflecting on his earlier term, Birla ted, “Going by past experience when he [ Donald Trump ] was President of United States, it was a very positive experience. He is very pro-industry. We as itya Birla Group are largest investors from India in US. We have about 15 billion dollars invested in US. He is very positively inclined towards India and has a great bond with PM Modi."

Donald Trump secured a second term in White House on vember 5, defeating Vice President Kamala Harris . Following his victory, PM Modi congratulated Trump via a phone call on vember 6, applauding his re-election and Republican Party’s success in Congressional elections. Modi praised Trump’s "spectacular and resounding victory," which he said reflected Americans’ trust in Trump’s leership.

Recalling progress me in India-US relationship during Trump’s first term, PM Modi ted key events such as “Howdy Modi” event in Houston in 2019 and “Namaste Trump” event in Ahmedab in 2020, marking milestones in bilateral cooperation. On social media, Modi extended his congratulations, saying, "Heartiest congratulations my friend @realDonaldTrump on your historic election victory. As you build on successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to furr strengn India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. Toger, let’s work for betterment of our people and promote global peace, stability, and prosperity."

positive rapport between PM Modi and Trump has seen India and US work closely on several global issues, furring strategic partnership and fostering diplomatic cooperation.