New Delhi: Donald Trump became the seventh American President to make a state visit to India when he set foot at Ahmadabad, Gujarat's mega city, a short while ago. Trump and America's First Lady Melania were given a grand red-carpet reception at the Ahmadabad Airport as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was there to welcome the American Head of State with his trademark hug.
There was no stone left upturned in rendering full Indian hospitality to the US President as a glimpse of Gujarati culture was on display with folk dancers dancing to the tune of some songs, flanking the US President and his lady wife on either side of the red carpet.
During his two-day visit, Trump has a jam packed schedule with visits to three Indian cities -- Ahemdabad, Delhi and Agra. On Tuesday night, he will fly back to the US Capital Washington.
On Day 1, Trump will address the 'Namaste India' event at the Motera cricket stadium in Ahmedabad. POTUS will also inaugurate the world's largest cricket stadium. Thereafter, Trump will visit Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram in Gujarat. After a few engagements in the city, the Trumps will fly down to Agra for a visit to Taj Mahal.
The US President will also meet his Indian counterpart -- Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Trump is also scheduled to meet top Indian business leaders as part of a CEO round-table at the US embassy before heading back to the US tomorrow.
Trump is on a two day visit to India Here is the official schedule of US President Donald Trump’s engagements in India as issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Monday, February 24
1200 hrs: President Donald Trump to arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai International Airport, Ahmedabad
1215 hrs: Sabarmati Ashram (Ahmedabad)
1305 hrs: Namaste Trump Event at Motera Stadium
1530 hrs: Emplane for Agra
1645 hrs: Arrival at Agra
1715 hrs: Visit to Taj Mahal
1845 hrs: Emplane for Delhi
1930 hrs: Arrive at Delhi
Tuesday, February 25
1000 hrs: Ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan
1030 hrs: Wreath laying at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
1100 hrs: Meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House
1240 hrs: Exchange of Agreements/ Press Statement at Hyderabad House
1930 hrs: Meeting with President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Trump In India: From Addressing 'Namaste India' To Taj Mahal Visit, A Glance At US President's Complete Itinerary
ABP News Bureau
Updated at:
24 Feb 2020 01:23 PM (IST)
During his two-day visit, Trump has a jam packed schedule with visits to three Indian cities -- Ahemdabad, Delhi and Agra. On Tuesday night, he will fly back to the US Capital Washington.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump make their way to board Air Force One before departing from Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on February 23, 2020. - Trump is heading to India for his first visit there. United by mistrust of China, Trump's visit will see deals in defence and other areas, including potentially the supply of six nuclear reactors, the fruit of a landmark atomic accord in 2008.The visit will be big on optics, with Modi and Trump appearing at a rally at the world's largest cricket stadium and the US president and First Lady Melania watching the sunset at the Taj Mahal. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN / AFP) (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images)
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