New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- US President Donald Trump lauded India during a summit of world leaders in Egypt following the ceasefire that ended the Israel-Hamas war. Speaking from the podium, Trump highlighted his close ties with Indian leadership without naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly.

"India is a great country with a good friend of mine at the top," Trump said.

He added that he believes India and Pakistan could coexist peacefully in the future: "I think Pakistan and India are going to live very nicely together," Trump said, as he looked at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif standing behind him.

Sharif praised Trump for his "untiring and relentless efforts" in mediating conflicts: "Pakistan had nominated President Trump fo...