- “There are signs indicating that Modi felt offended,” writes paper.
- Modi’s unwillingness to hold a phone call shows his frustration.
- Two countries are seeking to increase the annual trade to $ 500 billion. By 2030.
Washington: US President Donald Trump allegedly tried to contact Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on four occasions in recent weeks, but his calls went unanswered, The news Reported quotes Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung newspaper.
The German paper, quoting sources, points out that Trump previously shocked India by introducing the country with 25% duty and calling it a “dead economy.”
“There are signs indicating that Modi felt offended,” writes Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, adding that Modi’s unwillingness to hold a telephone conversation with Trump demonstrates to what extent the Indian Premier was annoyed by what the US president had done, Tass reported.
The newspaper also notes that the way Trump is perceived in India has changed significantly, especially because of his statements about plans to increase relationship with Pakistan.
India and the United States began negotiations for a large -scale trade agreement in February after Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Washington. Both countries are aiming to increase the annual trade to $ 500 billion by 2030.
The agreement was expected to be signed in the fall. India’s delegation has made several trips to Washington for conversations, but an American delegation visit to India in the sixth negotiation round, which is scheduled for August 25, was canceled.
