Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded former US President Donald Trump for brokering a significant peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, referring to it as a ‘historic Gaza peace plan.’ The two leaders held a conversation discussing the breakthrough in the Middle East conflict and also reviewed ongoing India-US trade negotiations. Modi expressed his desire to maintain close contact with Trump in the coming weeks to further strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two nations. This marks a notable diplomatic exchange, underscoring the importance of the US-brokered peace initiative. The Prime Minister highlighted the positive progress in trade talks, which had previously faced hurdles due to tariff disputes. This latest interaction follows a recent birthday wish call from Trump to Modi, signaling a continued rapport between the two leaders. Modi’s acknowledgment of the peace deal’s success also extended to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recognizing his ‘strong leadership’ in achieving this milestone. The agreement, a 20-point Gaza peace plan, aims to pause hostilities, facilitate hostage and prisoner exchanges, and lead to an Israeli troop withdrawal from Gaza, fostering hope for a lasting peace in the region.
