President Donald Trump hosted a White House Diwali celebration, during which he told attendees that he had discussed trade agreements with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi by telephone on Tuesday. Trump praised Modi as a great person who cares deeply about Indian citizens. The prime minister responded on social media, thanking Trump for the holiday wishes and calling for democratic nations to reject terrorism together.
Indian Ambassador Vinay Kwatra attended the event along with FBI Director Kash Patel and intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard. Trump lit a ceremonial lamp in the Oval Office, representing the triumph of light against darkness. He claimed credit for preventing military conflict between India and Pakistan through trade discussions. India previously disputed Trump's assertion that he resolved tensions between the neighboring countries.
