Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump today held extensive talks covering the entire spectrum of bilateral ties, including the key areas of defence, security, and trade and investment. During their talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, the two leaders are also expected to deliberate on regional issues, including the US' proposed peace deal with the Taliban, the situation in the Indo-Pacific, the threat of terrorism and the situation in the Gulf region. After the talks, the two sides will seal defence deals worth around USD 3 billion. The Trumps paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial in Rajghat in Delhi after a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, arrived in Ahmedabad around noon on Monday for the first leg of their 36-hour India visit. The US president was feted at the world's largest cricket stadium in the "Namaste Trump" event and was cheered by tens of thousands of people.
Here are the highlights on Donald Trump India visit day 2:
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump depart from Delhi following the conclusion of their two-day visit to India. pic.twitter.com/llalDcR5W9
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Thank you @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP for coming to India. This visit has been a path-breaking one. We have covered great ground as far as strengthening bilateral relations are concerned. India-USA friendship benefits the people of our nations and the world.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2020
"India is happy to have hosted Jared and you. Your liking towards India is clearly visible. My best wishes to you in your endeavours to further empowerment and enterprise among women. Hoping to see you both back in India soon!" tweeted PM Modi.
India is happy to have hosted Jared and you. Your liking towards India is clearly visible.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2020
My best wishes to you in your endeavours to further empowerment and enterprise among women.
Hoping to see you both back in India soon! https://t.co/cHHLSTdjRI
Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave after attending dinner banquet hosted by the President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan. PM Narendra Modi also present. pic.twitter.com/dTlBYDtRzz
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: Menu of the dinner banquet at Rashtrapati Bhavan hosted in the honour of US President Donald Trump. pic.twitter.com/qcnwzWkJDz
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa, Telangana CM K. Chandrashekar Rao, Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal and Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar, at the Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/Q0tlvSe9vr
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: Music composer AR Rahman and chef Vikas Khanna present at the dinner banquet hosted by the President for the US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/xrJ2R31UWH
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Union Ministers, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump meet PM Narendra Modi, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and other Union Ministers, at Rashtrapati Bhawan. pic.twitter.com/2PY2W8NFWI
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump with President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan; Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner also present pic.twitter.com/Bfb76TxKcI
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received at Rashtrapati Bhavan by President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind. A dinner banquet will be hosted by the President in the honour of the US President.
Delhi: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received at Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife Savita Kovind. A dinner banquet will be hosted by the President in the honour of the US President. pic.twitter.com/y8g3VkjJdG
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
"I want to leave that to India and hopefully they will make the right decision for their people," US President Donald Trump On Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA).
"We did talk about religious freedom. The PM said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard on it. I heard about the individual attacks but I did not discuss it. It is up to India," said US President on violence in North East Delhi and Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), news agency ANI reported.
"Yes, I spoke to PM Modi on it. I think India would like to see it happen. We are pretty close. Everybody is happy about it," said US President Trump.
US President Donald Trump said that he shares a great relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "We had a great time. We had great meetings... This is a tremendous country. I think they like us more than they ever liked us. There is a great relationship between the Prime Minister and myself," said the US President.
"Relations between India and USA are not merely ties between two governments. Ours is a friendship that is people-driven and people centric," tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Yet another excellent meeting and talks with my friend @realDonaldTrump.
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 25, 2020
Relations between India and USA are not merely ties between two governments. Ours is a friendship that is people-driven and people centric.
Our nations are cooperating extensively, which is a great sign. pic.twitter.com/VPA8jdhAtI
"We are going to cut a lot more regulations. Some have to go through the statutory process," said US President Donald Trump while addressing India Inc at US embassy, news agency ANI reported.
"China is working very hard, I have spoken to President Xi. It looks like China is getting it under control. We are full prepared to tackle coronavirus," said US President Donald Trump, news agency ANI reported.
While speaking at India Inc at US embassy in New Delhi, US President Donald Trump said that market will go up like a rocket if he wins in the upcoming presidential elections.
#WATCH Delhi: First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump watches a dance performance by students at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura. pic.twitter.com/dBCuTzvymF
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
"PM Modi and I agree and are working together for a free and balanced Indo-Pacific region. We also discussed defence in detail and have agreed on a comprehensive defence deal. The deal would include procurement of 24 MH-60 Romeo helicopters by India. Another contract to acquire six AH-64E Apache helicopters..." President Trump said.
"The last two days, especially yesterday at the stadium, it was a great honour for me. People were there maybe more for you (PM Narendra Modi) than for me... Every time I mentioned you, they cheered more. People love you here," President Donald Trump said.
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Delhi: US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at Raj Ghat, 'The American people stand strongly with a sovereign and wonderful India - The vision of the great Mahatma Gandhi. This is a tremendous honor!' pic.twitter.com/Rr7dU7m44z
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump plant a tree at Raj Ghat. pic.twitter.com/4llGqhmxXV
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Delhi: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat. pic.twitter.com/ObQohvZhvr
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
Welcome to our school @FLOTUS! We hope you would have a great time here in #HappinessClass
- Manish Sisodia (@msisodia) February 25, 2020
It's just 18 months old initiative but early results have made us confident that @HappinessDelhi is the ultimate solution to all violence & hate in mindsets that we r facing worldwide.
US President Donald Trump receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, greeted with 21-gun salute. #TrumpIndiaVisit #TrumpInIndia
- NDTV (@ndtv) February 25, 2020
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Delhi: US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President. pic.twitter.com/iTyjCRftf2
- ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2020
.@FLOTUS will attend happiness class in our school today. Great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites. For centuries, India has taught spirituality to the world. Am happy that she will take back the msg of happiness from our school
- Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 25, 2020
The grandeur and beauty of the Taj Mahal is awe inspiring! 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jcYwXHxf4c
- Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 24, 2020
Proud to see @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS going to India. The US and India are the two largest democracies in the world and share many values. There is much to be gained by the friendship of @narendramodi and @realDonaldTrump. #USPride #IndiaPride
- Nikki Haley (@NikkiHaley) February 23, 2020
We will always be faithful and loyal friends of the Indian people! 🇺🇸🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/q88LeQDj0Z
- The White House (@WhiteHouse) February 25, 2020
US President Donald Trump will participate in various programmes in Delhi, today. First programme will be ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. A meeting between Donald Trump and PM Modi is scheduled at Hyderabad House following which exchange of agreements will take place.
