India, Oct. 22 -- Indian PM Narendra Modi thanked Donald Trump for his 'Diwali' greetings and said he hoped to see the two great democracies continue to 'illuminate' the world with hope.

In his X post, the Indian PM wrote: "Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings. On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms."

The two leaders exchanged greetings at a time when the relationship between India and the US had touched a low point over the Donald Trump-led administration's decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on India.

Trump lit the traditional brass lamp in the White House to celebrate Diwali.

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