WASHINGTON, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 75th birthday, a symbolic gesture that comes at a sensitive moment in India-U.S. relations. Trump, speaking to reporters in Washington, called the exchange a "wonderful" conversation with his "friend." During the conversation, he conveyed birthday greetings and expressed appreciation for Modi's support for efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. Modi, in turn, thanked Trump publicly in a post on X, noting that both leaders remained committed to elevating the India-U.S. Comprehensive and Global Partnership. Yet, despite such policy disagreements, Trump has consistently stopped short of personal criticism of Modi, instead emphasizing his friendship with the Indian leader.