PM Modi thanks Trump for birthday greeting, makes 'humanity' pitch for India-US friendship

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked US President Donald Trump for extending warm wishes on his 70th birthday. Responding to Trump’s greeting on Twitter, PM Modi said friendship between India and US, which reflects in bonding between two leaders, “is strong and is a good force for humanity.”

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Wishing Prime Minister on his birthday, Donald Trump had described PM Modi as a "great leader" and a "loyal friend." Taking to Twitter, Trump shared a photo of his first visit to India, in which he and Modi are seen holding ir hands high at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. US First Lady Melania Trump is also seen joining m on st.

Both PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump share good chemistry and two leaders never leave any opportunity to display ir bonhomie to world, highlighting strong and fruitful partnership between India and US. In September 2019, Prime Minister had visited America, where he addressed 'Howdy Modi' event in Texas along with Donald Trump.

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Greetings pour in for PM Modi

Several leaders in India and across world extended ir greetings to PM Modi to mark to 70th birthday. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin were among those to convey ir best wishes to PM Narendra Modi. Wishes poured in from Bollywood stars as well, Anupam Kher, Daler Mehndi, Maj Joshi were among those who expressed pride about having Narendra Modi as Prime Minister, while highlighting his achievements and praising his qualities.  Prime Minister thanked everyone for ir wishes.

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'Follow COVID-19 protocols' as birthday gift

Several leaders in India and across world extended ir greetings to PM Modi to mark to 70th birthday. Prime Minister thanked everyone for ir wishes. Replying to well-wishers who had asked what PM would like for his birthday, he asked people to continue following  COVID-19 measures such as wearing masks and observing social distancing. 

In his tweet, PM Modi urged people to continue to wear a mask or face covering while in public and also to wear it well as in mask should cover one's se and mouth. He reiterated concept of ‘Do Gaj Ki Doori’ with a focus on social distancing and avoid crowded places. Lastly, PM Modi advised people to improve ir immunity in a bid to 'make our planet healthy'

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(With inputs from ncy)

(Im credits: PTI)