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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President and Melania Trump. (ANI)

Highlights :

  • US will seal defence deals worth $ 3 billion on Tuesday: Donald Trump at Namste Trump event
  • The US president also heaped praises on Modi as he described him as an ‘exceptional leader’

US President Donald Trump has arrived in Ahmedabad today for the first leg of his maiden India trip. Trump is accompanied by the US First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and top brass of his administration. After landing in Ahmedabad, Trump visited Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram. During the visit, Trump and Melania also tried their hands on the charkha. Before leaving, Trump wrote a message in the visitors’ book of the Ashram.”To my great friend Prime Minister Modi – Thank you for this wonderful visit,” wrote Trump and signed the message. It was also signed by Melania. After the roadshow, both the leaders reached the newly-built cricket stadium in Motera and addressed a gathering of over one lakh people at the Namaste Trump event. Now, the Trump couple will be heading to Agra for a sunset visit to the iconic Taj Mahal mausoleum.

PM Modi closes Namste Trump event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the stage to thank US President Donald Trump for his kind words. He says, “What you have said about India and its history and culture. I thank you for your acknowledgment. President Trump has not just honored Indians in India but also Indians in US.”

Donald Trump speaking at Namste Trump event

-The US and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology. For this reason, since taking office my administration is working in a very positive way with Pakistan to crack down on terror organisations and militants that operate on the Pakistani border.

-Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one. Thanks to these efforts we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan and we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability & the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia.

Trump praises India’s ‘Chandrayaan’.

-US looks forward to providing ‘best, most feared military equipment’ to India

-US to provide military helicopters worth $3 billion to India

-PM Modi, you are not just the pride of Gujarat, you are living proof that with hard work and devotion, Indians can accomplish anything.

-US President mentions DDLJ

-Trump gives special shout out to Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli

US President Donald Trump gave a special shout out to Indian cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli while speaking at the Motera stadium, as part of Namaste Trump event. “This is the country where your people cheer on the biggest cricketers, from Sachin Tendulkar to Virat Kohli, the greatest in the world,” said Trump at the event. As soon as Trump mentioned the names of the two biggest cricketers to come out from India, the entire Motera Stadium erupted in joy and a loud cheer. Even India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi was seen having a big smile when the names of Tendulkar and Kohli were mentioned.

US President Donald Trump invokes Swami Vivekananda.

-In just 70 years, India has become the largest democracy and has become one of the greatest nations in the world. Under PM Modi, villages in India have access to electricity. Over 300 million more have got internet connection.

-US will be loyal friend of India, says US President Donald Trump

– He said that the kind of reception that his family received, from now on India will have a special place in Trump family’s heart.

-Everybody loves Modi, but I can tell you he is very tough. The rise of India in the last 7 decades has been remarkable.

America loves India: Donald Trump at Namste Trump event

-Travelled 8000 km to say America loves India, says US President Donald Trump as he began speaking at the Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. “The First Lady and I have travelled 8000kms to say that America loves India and we respect India. It is a profound honour to be in Motera in this beautiful stadium. Thank you for your spectacular welcome. Melania and my family will remember this forever,” Trump says.

-“Namaste, it is a great honour for me to be here,” the US president said, describing India as an amazing nation.

PM Modi concludes his address at Namaste Trump event

The bonhomie between the two world leaders was displayed once again when Modi hugged Trump at the stadium after he concluded his address at Namaste Trump event, at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.

Indo-US relationship no longer just another partnership:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said ties between India and the US are no longer just another partnership but have touched far greater heights. Welcoming US president Donald Trump at the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Motera stadium, he said a “new history” is being created. “Welcome to world’s biggest democracy,” the Prime Minister said.

Namaste Trump event begins

PM Modi delivers rousing welcome speech to over 1 lakh audience at Motera Stadium

PM Modi: I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’ and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad

Agra residents eager to catch a glimpse of ‘the Beast’:

As the city awaits the arrival of US President Donald Trump for his maiden visit to Taj Mahal, many residents are eager to catch a glimpse of ‘the Beast’ — the luxurious armoured vehicle of the American president. The US Presidential limousine is expected to be part of Trump’s convoy. However, district authorities have kept the details on the ‘Beast’ under tight wraps.

Large crowds cheer Trump-Modi road-show in Ahmedabad:

Amid tight security, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a road-show today. The road-show was held from Ahmedabad airport to Motera stadium, a distance of nearly 20 kilometres. However, Trump briefly stopped over at Sabarmati Ashram, along with his wife Melania and the Prime Minister Modi.

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