US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania visited Agra on Monday to keep their date with the Taj Mahal even as hundreds of artistes welcomed the American leader at the airport with beautiful performances reflecting the rich culture of Uttar Pradesh. Donald Trump was received at the Kheria airbase by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. He arrived from Ahmedabad after jointly attending with Prime Minister Narendra Modi the mega ''Namaste Trump'' event at the Motera cricket stadium.
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 in Ahmedabad, he said a "new history" is being created. Visit of President Donald Trump to India with his family shows strong ties between India and the US, said Modi. "Welcome to the world''s biggest democracy," the Prime Minister said. On the other hand, US President Donald Trump asserted that relations with India hold a special place for his country, saying that America "loves" and is "loyal" to India. Addressing the ''Namaste Trump'' event at the Motera Stadium here, Donald Trump also announced that the US will seal defence deals worth USD 3 billion on Tuesday. Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be holding delegation-level official talks on Tuesday in New Delhi. The US president also heaped praises on Modi as he described him as an "exceptional leader" who works day and night for India. Modi is a "living proof" of what an Indian can achieve with hard work as Donald Trump referred to his humble background as a tea-seller, who had a landslide win in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls.
Here are the Highlights on Donald Trump India visit:
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that he will not attend President Ram Nath Kovind's banquet for US President Donald Trump.
President Donald Trump's advisor and daughter Ivanka Trump termed the program at the world largest cricket stadium as ''spectacular''.
Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/BDZVQbHJ2T
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Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/jjyrHrC1Yz
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Agra: US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal pic.twitter.com/ite2Wo7sJZ
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Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump to soon arrive at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/olIExcsUNk
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Agra: Artists perform, students line the streets as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump head to the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/ezHd5pf2Vq
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Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner witness artists perform at the airport in Agra. pic.twitter.com/H50fFLCimU
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Bussa Krishna, who installed a 6-feet statue of US President Donald Trump last year & worships him: I'm feeling proud as my God has come to India. I worship Trump as God and believe that I shall meet him soon. He has played a major role in fight against terrorism. #Telangana pic.twitter.com/XaOLDw808m
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Ahmedabad: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump leave for Agra, Uttar Pradesh. They will be paying visit to the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/VuxjHzahTa
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Watch live: US President Donald Trump and PM Modi at Motera Stadium for mega #NamasteTrump event.#TrumpModiMeet #Ahmedabad #NamasteyTrump #TrumpIndiaVisit
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#WATCH live: US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi speak at 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad https://t.co/arJBVLFAJu
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Gujarat: US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka arrives at Motera Stadium ahead of the 'Namaste Trump' event. #TrumpInIndia pic.twitter.com/RTfVo1OK2V
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The ROAR of Gujarat will be heard across the globe 🇮🇳🇺🇸!#MoteraStadium is all set to welcome President @realDonaldTrump FLOTUS @MELANIATRUMP & @IvankaTrump.#NamasteTrump @NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/ZsbLQibs4b
- Anurag Thakur (@ianuragthakur) February 24, 2020
Electric Atmosphere at Motera Stadium as people eagerly wait to welcome President @realDonaldTrump #NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/9VyxlynZWU
- PMO India (@PMOIndia) February 24, 2020
Gujarat: US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. #NamasteTrump event to be held here shortly. pic.twitter.com/Eg9rOyqH7e
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Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said, "Motera set to transform into the loudest stadium in the world for today! The excitement in the air is palpable as the crowd builds up inside Motera awaiting PM Modi and welcome US President DonaldTrump and First Lady for 'Namaste Trump'."
Motera set to transform into the loudest stadium in the world for today!
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) February 24, 2020
The excitement in the air is palpable as the crowd builds up inside Motera awaiting PM @narendramodi and welcome President @realDonaldTrump & @FLOTUS for #NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/4Pw3SL2mIj
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump write in the visitor's book at Sabarmati Ashram pic.twitter.com/WtHCddENkA
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US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and PM Narendra Modi pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram pic.twitter.com/9aHryJscP2
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It is time for @realDonaldTrump to get inspired from @narendramodi.
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 24, 2020
Inspiration to build decorative walls to hide not so decorative life!!
It is time for @realDonaldTrump to get inspired from @narendramodi.
- Siddaramaiah (@siddaramaiah) February 24, 2020
Inspiration to build decorative walls to hide not so decorative life!!
Ahmedabad: US President Donald Trump's cavalcade enroute Sabarmati Ashram from the airport. #TrumpInIndia https://t.co/deeoDyzCcW pic.twitter.com/7cSeUNh1pC
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#WATCH live from Gujarat: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in Ahmedabad. https://t.co/xZJn4qg80b
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Gujarat: Artists at the Airport Circle in Ahmedabad, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/SIWsz7aiIo
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अतिथि देवो भव: https://t.co/mpccRkEJCE
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2020
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of dancers performing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump&First Lady Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/b28Ts66IDF
- ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
#WATCH Gujarat: Artists as well as visitors on the route from the Ahmedabad airport to the Motera Stadium. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a roadshow along with US President Donald Trump and will participate in 'Namaste Trump' event at Motera Stadium today. pic.twitter.com/3dnq1V0RWg
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Gujarat: People form queues outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, gather in the vicinity and occupy seats at the stadium ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event here today. pic.twitter.com/HzC34bXRJU
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#WATCH Gujarat: A group of school children perform near Ahmedabad airport. They are among the artists who are performing during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today. pic.twitter.com/D5kKtUhG7H
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Gujarat: Security tightened outside Motera stadium in Ahmedabad ahead of US President Donald Trump's visit today. #TrumpIndiaVisit pic.twitter.com/sKZnIh51Px
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Gujarat: A total of 16 spots for drinking water have been set up outside Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad. Every spot has at least 3 staff of Amdavad Municipal Corporation to make drinking water arrangements for the people coming for 'Namaste Trump' event at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/c1xdbtgWkb
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Gujarat: Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where US President Donald Trump's 'Namaste Trump' will be held today. President Trump is arriving in India today, along with a high-level delegation. PM Modi will hold a roadshow along with him and participate in the event at the stadium. pic.twitter.com/uLl3hQrv4M
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#WATCH Gujarat: A group of dance performers from Jammu and Kashmir perform near Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. They are one of the artists who will perform during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today. pic.twitter.com/7H7zjqvQCY
- ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
Delhi: Hoardings of US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi put up in the national capital. The US President and the First Lady will arrive here later today after visiting Ahmedabad and Agra. pic.twitter.com/4dnA0QRrcU
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India awaits your arrival @POTUS @realDonaldTrump!
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2020
Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations.
See you very soon in Ahmedabad. https://t.co/dNPInPg03i
Gujarat: Students of Sola Bhagwat school stand near Sabaramti Ashram in Ahmedabad, with the national flags of India and the US, to welcome US President Donald Trump, the First Lady Melania Trump and other dignitaries who will visit the Ashram today. pic.twitter.com/wYA4FaUoxp
- ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
