During a Diwali celebration at the White House, President Donald Trump announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him of reduced oil imports from Russia. Trump stated he spoke with PM Modi earlier in the day, discussing both energy deals and trade relations between the two nations. The President emphasized India’s commitment to cutting back on Russian crude purchases, highlighting PM Modi’s desire for a swift resolution to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Trump described his relationship with the Indian Prime Minister as very strong, calling Modi a ‘great person’ and a ‘great friend’. He also revisited his earlier claims of mediating to de-escalate tensions between India and Pakistan, suggesting his involvement helped avert a potential war. The President marked the occasion by lighting a diya, drawing parallels between the festival of lights and the triumph of good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, and light over darkness. He spoke of the diya’s symbolic flame, representing wisdom, diligence, and gratitude.
