New Delhi: 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:
Feb 24, 2020 20:03 (IST)
Not Going To President's Banquet For Trump: Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said that he will not attend President Ram Nath Kovind's banquet for US President Donald Trump.
Feb 24, 2020 17:48 (IST)
For Ivanka, Namaste Trump was ''spectacular''
President Donald Trump's advisor and daughter Ivanka Trump termed the program at the world largest cricket stadium as ''spectacular''.
Feb 24, 2020 14:24 (IST)
The US and India have shared views on terrorism. The US and India together are working to remove radical Islamic terror. Today, the Islamic State (ISIS) has been wiped out from the planet and its head al-Baghdadi has been killed. America is also working actively with Pakistan to ensure that terrorism is dealt with very strongly. Which in turn will lead to a peaceful South Asia? India has a big role to play in Asia, says Donald Trump.
Feb 24, 2020 14:15 (IST)
Last year, Prime Minister Modi was re-elected with a landslide victory in the largest democratically held elections on the face of the planet. India is a country that is peace-loving and tolerant... a country which has tremendous talent... Bollywood itself makes over 2000 films a year - and people around the world love to watch movies like DDLJ. India is a country which is proud to be known as a nation where people from all faiths - Hindus, Muslims, Buddhists, Jains, Christians and Jews worship side by side... just in a few days from now all of India will celebrate the festival of colour - Holi, says US President Donald Trump.
Feb 24, 2020 13:55 (IST)
There is so much that we share... shared values, ideas, spirit of enterprise, hope, aspirations, challenges. Both nations are diverse and is united by its diversity. If they are proud of the Statue of Liberty, we too are proud of our statue of unity... the tallest statue in the world, says PM Modi.
