- By Priyanka Koul
- Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:43 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Trump At Davos 2026: US President Donald Trump delivered one of the summit's most widely discussed speeches, blending humour, economic self-assurance, and pointed geopolitical warnings. He took the opportunity to praise Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as both a close personal friend and a trusted leader, and expressing optimism about the prospect of a trade deal between India and the United States.
According to a report by Moneycontrol, Trump hailed PM Modi as a fantastic man and a friend. “I have great respect for your Prime Minister. He’s a fantastic man and a friend of mine," Trump was quoted as saying.
I have great respect for your Prime Minister Modi. He's a fantastic man and a friend of mine.. We are going to have a good deal - Trumppic.twitter.com/cwfslgPMDY
— Rajkumar Rajput (@iamrkrajput) January 21, 2026
His comments came amid ongoing high-level negotiations between Washington and New Delhi, aimed at resolving a protracted trade dispute marked by tariffs, geopolitical tensions, and disagreements over energy and agricultural issues.
One of the most controversial elements of Trump’s speech was his renewed focus on Greenland. While reiterating that the United States needs Greenland for “strategic national security,” Trump insisted that he would not use military force to acquire the Danish autonomous territory.
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“I won’t use force,” Trump said, even as he claimed the US would be “unstoppable” in any armed conflict involving Europe over the island. He confirmed that Washington is seeking “immediate negotiations” to reopen talks on Greenland’s future, framing the issue as a matter of long-term security rather than territorial expansion.