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.
