Trump Praises PM Modi as “Great Friend” with Shehbaz Sharif Behind Him

US President lauds India’s Prime Minister during Egypt’s Gaza Peace Summit, signaling optimism for regional diplomacy and Indo-Pakistani relations.

Trump Highlights PM Modi’s Leadership

• During the Gaza Peace Summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, President Donald Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “very good friend” who has done a “fantastic job.”
• Trump described India as a “great country” and expressed confidence that Pakistan and India “are going to live very nicely together.”
• The remarks came as Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended the summit alongside Trump, emphasizing the diplomatic balancing act at the event.

#WATCH | Egypt | US President Donald Trump says, "India is a great country with a very good friend of mine at the top and he has done a fantastic job. I think that Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together…"

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Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistan’s Role

• President Trump referred to Pakistan’s Army Chief Gen. Asim Munir as his “favourite Field Marshal,” acknowledging Pakistan’s role in regional peace efforts.
• Shehbaz Sharif praised Trump’s mediation and nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize for facilitating the Gaza ceasefire and easing India-Pakistan tensions.

India’s Representation

• Prime Minister Modi did not attend the summit personally.
• India was represented by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, who reiterated India’s support for peace in the Middle East.
• Minister Singh emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as key tools for resolving conflicts in the region.

Public and Political Reactions

• Modi’s absence sparked discussions within India.
• Congress MP Shashi Tharoor questioned sending a junior minister instead of the Prime Minister, suggesting India missed a chance to assert global leadership.
• Analysts see Trump’s remarks as a gesture to maintain goodwill between the US, India, and Pakistan amid regional tensions.