India, Oct. 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his phone call and warm Diwali greetings, hoping that New Delhi and Washington "continue to illuminate the world with hope".

"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," PM's post on X read.

Earlier on Tuesday, Trump extended Diwali greetings to the people of India from the Oval Office, where he lit a lamp as part of the celebration he was hosting in the White House.

He also mentioned the significance of lighting diyas (earthern lamp) on Diwali and said, "I...