Donald Trump India Visit HIGHLIGHTS | Trade Deal In Works, Will Reduce More Regulations, US Prez Tells India Inc
Trump India Visit HIGHLIGHTS: US President Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania, arrived in Delhi after completing their engagements in Ahmedabad and taking a family trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Today, Trump received a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan as per the protocol. From there, he went Rajghat and paid homage at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.
On Day 2 of his visit, the US President will get a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. He will then hold a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will meet President Ram Nath Kovind before leaving for the United States by his special flight at 10 tonight.
Stay tuned for live updates from Trump's visit to India.
ABP News Bureau
Last Updated:
04 Mar 2020 06:06 PM
Donald Trump On Delhi Violence
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the violence that erupted in the national capital did not figure in his talks with PM Narendra Modi.
Trump said he did discuss religious freedom with Modi.
'We did talk about religious freedom..PM Modi wants people to have religious freedom. I heard about it (Delhi violence) but did not discuss with him...that's India's internal matter,' Trump said while responding to the clashes
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the violence that erupted in the national capital did not figure in his talks with PM Narendra Modi.
Trump said he did discuss religious freedom with Modi.
'We did talk about religious freedom..PM Modi wants people to have religious freedom. I heard about it (Delhi violence) but did not discuss with him...that's India's internal matter,' Trump said while responding to the clashes
You've Done A Great Job On 4G: Trump To Mukesh Ambani
Commending Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani for transforming India's telecom sector and his strategic investment in the energy sector in the US, President Donald Trump on Tuesday invited him to invest in his tax-friendly country.
'Great job you have done. Thank you,' Trump told Ambani who briefed him about the RIL investment in the US and India business at the CEO roundtable event organised at the US Embassy in Delhi.
Commending Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani for transforming India's telecom sector and his strategic investment in the energy sector in the US, President Donald Trump on Tuesday invited him to invest in his tax-friendly country.
'Great job you have done. Thank you,' Trump told Ambani who briefed him about the RIL investment in the US and India business at the CEO roundtable event organised at the US Embassy in Delhi.
US To Reduce More Regulations, Says Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised to reduce more regulations in his country as he looked for overseas investment to boost American economy. Speaking at a meeting with CEOs, he said a trade deal with India is in the works, but did not share any details.
'It has been an honour to be here,' he said on visiting India. 'We just did a lot of business with India where they will buy helicopters worth USD 3 billion'.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, 'he is very tough man, but he is also very nice man'.
On regulations in the US, he said some of the regulations have to go through statutory process, but his government is committed to reducing a lot more regulations.
Stating that he is going to win the coming US presidential elections that will cause the markets to boom, he said his government has done a lot for the economy, healthcare and military.
PTI
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday promised to reduce more regulations in his country as he looked for overseas investment to boost American economy. Speaking at a meeting with CEOs, he said a trade deal with India is in the works, but did not share any details.
'It has been an honour to be here,' he said on visiting India. 'We just did a lot of business with India where they will buy helicopters worth USD 3 billion'.
On Prime Minister Narendra Modi, he said, 'he is very tough man, but he is also very nice man'.
On regulations in the US, he said some of the regulations have to go through statutory process, but his government is committed to reducing a lot more regulations.
Stating that he is going to win the coming US presidential elections that will cause the markets to boom, he said his government has done a lot for the economy, healthcare and military.
PTI
I feel I am going to win the coming elections; when we win, markets will go up, says Trump. Markets will jump thousands of points when I win, Trump told India Inc adding that he assures highest consideration to India for procurement, technology, joint collaboration in defence sector.
United States President Donald Trump participates in a business roundtable at Roosevelt House in New Delhi. (Image: AFP)
United States President Donald Trump participates in a business roundtable at Roosevelt House in New Delhi. (Image: AFP)
Trump Says US Confronting Pakistan On Terrorism
In a major setback to the Imran Khan government, President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated that India and the US were together in their fight against 'radical Islamic terrorism' and his government was committed to 'confront' terrorists operating from Pakistan's soil.
In a joint press briefing of the US and India, President Trump at Hyderabad House in the capital said during his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 'the two countries agreed to protect their citizens from radical Islamic terrorism'.
The President's scathing attack against Islamabad and holding it responsible for terror groups operating from Pakistan's soil, comes a day after he said, during his Ahmedabad visit, that the US has very good relations with Pakistan.
IANS
In a major setback to the Imran Khan government, President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated that India and the US were together in their fight against 'radical Islamic terrorism' and his government was committed to 'confront' terrorists operating from Pakistan's soil.
In a joint press briefing of the US and India, President Trump at Hyderabad House in the capital said during his discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 'the two countries agreed to protect their citizens from radical Islamic terrorism'.
The President's scathing attack against Islamabad and holding it responsible for terror groups operating from Pakistan's soil, comes a day after he said, during his Ahmedabad visit, that the US has very good relations with Pakistan.
IANS
US Pres: Our teams have made tremendous progress for a comprehensive trade agreement & I'm optimistic we can reach a deal of great importance to both countries. Since I took office, US exports to India are up nearly 60% & exports of high quality American energy have grown by 500%
US President: During our visit we discussed the importance of a secure 5G wireless network & the need for this emerging technology to be a tool for freedom, progress, prosperity, not to do anything with where it could be even conceived as a conduit for suppression & censorship.
US-India partnership truly stronger than ever before: US President Donald Trump at joint press meet with PM Modi
We agreed to cooperate in dealing with radical islamic terrorism: Trump
There was focus on having comprehensive trade deal. We finalised defence deals worth USD 3 billion. We discussed 5G telecom technology, situation in Indo-Pacific: US President Trump after talks with Modi
US President Donald Trump: Melania and I have been awed by the majesty of India and the exceptional generosity and kindness of the Indian people. We will always remember the magnificent welcome the citizens of your home state (of PM Modi) showed us upon arrival.
Our defence manufacturers are becoming part of each other's supply chains. Indian forces, today, do most of their training exercises with the US forces.
We're also increasing cooperation to increase our homeland security and combating international terrorism: PM Modi
We're also increasing cooperation to increase our homeland security and combating international terrorism: PM Modi
We have decided to enhance efforts to hold supporters of terrorism accountable: PM
This is the fifth meeting between me and President Trump in the last 8 months.
The unprecedented and historic welcome of President Trump at Motera yesterday will always be remembered: PM Modi
The unprecedented and historic welcome of President Trump at Motera yesterday will always be remembered: PM Modi
It was established again yesterday that relations between India and US aren't just between two governments, but are people-centric and people-driven.
These relations are very important for the most important relationship of the 21st century: PM Modi
These relations are very important for the most important relationship of the 21st century: PM Modi
Defence cooperation between two countries is reflective of rising strategic partnership between India and US: PM
We have decided to take Indo-US ties to comprehensive global partnership level: PM
PM Narendra Modi: Today we discussed every important aspect of US-India partnership, be it defence and security, energy strategic partnership, trade or people to people ties. The strengthening in defence ties between India and US is an important aspect of our partnership.
This is the fifth meeting between me and President Trump in the last 8 months.
The unprecedented and historic welcome of President Trump at Motera yesterday will always be remembered: PM Modi
The unprecedented and historic welcome of President Trump at Motera yesterday will always be remembered: PM Modi
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi issue a joint press statement.
Very inspiring that students begin their day with practising mindfulness and connecting with nature: Melania Trump at govt school
First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura: Namaste! It's a beautiful school. Thank you for welcoming me with a traditional dance performance. This is my first visit to India, people here are so welcoming and so kind.
Students greet the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura.
Students greet the First Lady of the United States, Melania Trump at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School in Nanakpura.
US President Donald Trump: The last two days, especially yesterday at the stadium, it was a great honour for me. People were there maybe more for you (PM Modi) than for me. 125 thousand people were inside. Every time I mentioned you, they cheered more. People love you here.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, Delhi: I welcome you (US President Donald Trump) and the US delegation to India. I know that you are busy these days, still, you took out time for the visit to India. I am grateful to you for this.
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold talks, at Hyderabad House.
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi hold talks, at Hyderabad House.
irst Lady of the US, Melania Trump interacting with students at Nanakpura's Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School.
irst Lady of the US, Melania Trump interacting with students at Nanakpura's Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School.
First Lady of the US, Melania Trump arrives at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School. She is visiting the school as part of her visit to the city today.
First Lady of the US, Melania Trump arrives at Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School. She is visiting the school as part of her visit to the city today.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday 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 here, 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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on Tuesday 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 here, 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.
US President Donald Trump meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, First Lady Melania Trump also present.
US President Donald Trump meets PM Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House, First Lady Melania Trump also present.
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!'
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!'
PM Narendra Modi receives US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump, at Hyderabad House.
PM Narendra Modi receives US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump, at Hyderabad House.
New Delhi's iconic Hyderabad House is all decked up to host the bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump. The building was adorned with flags of India and the US.
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump plant a tree at Raj Ghat.
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump plant a tree at Raj Ghat.
Watch | Trump receives Guard Of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Watch | Trump receives Guard Of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump write in the visitor's book at Raj Ghat.
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump write in the visitor's book at Raj Ghat.
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Raj Ghat.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyderabad House. US President Donald Trump will meet him here shortly.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyderabad House. US President Donald Trump will meet him here shortly.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Traffic Police has urged commuters to plan their travel as they may experience delays owing to traffic restrictions in place for US President Donald Trump's visit, officials said on Tuesday.
Delhi: Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School all set to welcome First Lady of the US Melania Trump, as she will visit the school today.
Delhi: Sarvodaya Co-Ed Senior Secondary School all set to welcome First Lady of the US Melania Trump, as she will visit the school today.
After inspecting Guard of Honour at Rashtrapati Bhavan, Donald Trump's cavalcade leaves for Raj Ghat
US President Donald Trump was on Tuesday accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The US president was then accorded a tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and several top officials of the US administration were also present at the ceremony.
President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The US president was then accorded a tri-services guard of honour at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Trump's daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and several top officials of the US administration were also present at the ceremony.
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, his wife Savita Kovind and PM Narendra Modi receive US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Delhi: President Ram Nath Kovind, his wife Savita Kovind and PM Narendra Modi receive US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Rashtrapati Bhawan. US President Donald Trump will be accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan, shortly.
Ahead of First Lady Melania Trump's visit to Delhi government schools, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, calling it a 'great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites.'
Ahead of First Lady Melania Trump's visit to Delhi government schools, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal tweeted, calling it a 'great day for our teachers, students and Delhiites.'
US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President.
US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President.
Sources close to the former Prime Minister said that he will not attend the banquet as the party is upset that its chief Sonia Gandhi has not been invited to the function and there has been no engagement with the opposition by the visiting US President.
After the Congress' leaders in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad and Lok Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday decided that he will also skip President Ram Nath Kovind's Banquet on Tuesday in honour of visiting US President Donald Trump.
US First Lady Melania Trump will be visiting a Delhi Government school in Nanakpura, today.
The US President, who is currently on a two-day maiden visit to India, addressed around one lakh people at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday upon his arrival during the 'Namaste Trump' mega-event that was set on the lines of 'Howdy Modi' programme attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston last September.
Trump will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before leaving for the United States by his special flight at 10 tonight.
The visiting dignitary will also attend a short programme at the US Embassy and meet Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House in the evening.
This will be followed by both, restricted, and delegation-level talks between Trump and Modi at the Hyderabad House in the afternoon. The talks would be followed by the exchange of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
Today, Trump will first receive a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am as per the protocol. From there, he will go to the Rajghat to pay homage at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.
US President Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania, arrived in Delhi after completing their engagements in Ahmedabad and taking a family trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra.
In view of US President Donald Trump's visit, traffic will be affected in some parts of the national capital on Tuesday. A traffic advisory from Delhi Traffic Police has been issued in which it is mentioned that from forenoon till around 4 pm on 25th February, the traffic is likely to remain heavy in Moti Bagh, Chanakyapuri, India Gate, and areas around ITO, Delhi Gate and the adjoining areas of Central and New Delhi.
On February 25 evening, the traffic is likely to remain heavy in Chanakyapuri, RML roundabout, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment, Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH 48) and adjoining areas, the advisory further said.
On February 25 evening, the traffic is likely to remain heavy in Chanakyapuri, RML roundabout, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi Cantonment, Delhi-Gurgaon Road (NH 48) and adjoining areas, the advisory further said.
During the visit, she is likely to undertake a tour of the school, go to different classes, interact with the students and witness different activities being conducted as part of the 'happiness curriculum', they said.
The US First Lady will visit the school solo.
The US First Lady will visit the school solo.
Melania Trump is expected to reach the school in south Delhi around noon and spend over an hour there.
All roads leading to the school have been fortified, with trees being pruned according to the directions of the security agencies.
During the day, US First Lady Melania Trump will interact with students at a Delhi government school and witness various activities conducted as part of the 'happiness curriculum', sources said.
Donald Trump in India Day 2 plan
• On Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump will leave his hotel at 9.40 am
• Trump and the First Lady would be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am
• From there, they would go to Rajghat at 10.30 am, to pay homage at the 'samadhi' of Mahatma Gandhi
• It would be followed by restricted and delegation-level talks between Trump and Modi at Hyderabad House at 11 am
• Prime Minister Modi would host a lunch for the US president following the talks at 12.40 pm
• In the afternoon, Trump is expected to attend certain private events at the US Embassy, including a roundtable with industry representatives
• He will return to his hotel in the evening at around 5 pm
• In the evening at 7.30 pm, the US president will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
• A banquet will be hosted by President Kovind at 8 pm
• President Trump would depart from India later on Tuesday night at 10 pm
• On Tuesday morning, US President Donald Trump will leave his hotel at 9.40 am
• Trump and the First Lady would be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am
• From there, they would go to Rajghat at 10.30 am, to pay homage at the 'samadhi' of Mahatma Gandhi
• It would be followed by restricted and delegation-level talks between Trump and Modi at Hyderabad House at 11 am
• Prime Minister Modi would host a lunch for the US president following the talks at 12.40 pm
• In the afternoon, Trump is expected to attend certain private events at the US Embassy, including a roundtable with industry representatives
• He will return to his hotel in the evening at around 5 pm
• In the evening at 7.30 pm, the US president will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan
• A banquet will be hosted by President Kovind at 8 pm
• President Trump would depart from India later on Tuesday night at 10 pm
A day after praising each other lavishly and vowing to script a better future for people of the two democracies, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday will aim to expand India-US global partnership in their extensive talks.
Manmohan Singh not to attend state dinner for Donald Trump
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will not attend the official banquet hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind in honour of US President Donald Trump on February 25. Singh had earlier accepted the invite but expressed his inability to attend the same on Monday.
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is also skipping the President's banquet in protest over the party's top leaders not being extended an invitation.
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh will not attend the official banquet hosted by President Ram Nath Kovind in honour of US President Donald Trump on February 25. Singh had earlier accepted the invite but expressed his inability to attend the same on Monday.
Congress leader in Lok Sabha Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury is also skipping the President's banquet in protest over the party's top leaders not being extended an invitation.
After visiting the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra, US president Donald Trump along with along with First Lady Melania Trump, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner and top US officials reached landed at the national capital to attend the final leg of his two-day India visit.
After a guided tour of the Taj Mahal, the US President Donald Trump along with other dignitaries have left from Agra. They will soon leave for New Delhi, where they are scheduled to arrive at 7.30 pm.
US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal- 'Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India'. (Image: ANI)
US President Donald Trump's message in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal- 'Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India'. (Image: ANI)
Prez Trump visits Taj Mahal
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love.
Trump, accompanied by his wife, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived here from Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on Monday evening visited the iconic Taj Mahal as they marvelled at the famed 17th century Mughal-era mausoleum built as a monument of love.
Trump, accompanied by his wife, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, arrived here from Ahmedabad.
Congress slams Donald Trump for not mentioning Mahatma Gandhi
Congress on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for not mentioning Mahatma Gandhi in the visitor book of Sabarmati Ashram and instead praising Modi and called him great friend (PM Modi) and called his tour a wonderful visit.
'This is a snapshot of the note that someone sent. It ostensibly is @realDonaldTrumps note at Sabarmati. No mention of the Great Mahatma. Does he even know who Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was?' Manish Tewari wrote while tweeting the pictures of the visitor book.
Congress on Monday criticised US President Donald Trump for not mentioning Mahatma Gandhi in the visitor book of Sabarmati Ashram and instead praising Modi and called him great friend (PM Modi) and called his tour a wonderful visit.
'This is a snapshot of the note that someone sent. It ostensibly is @realDonaldTrumps note at Sabarmati. No mention of the Great Mahatma. Does he even know who Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was?' Manish Tewari wrote while tweeting the pictures of the visitor book.
Donald Trump arrived in Agra along with US First Lady Melania Trump, his daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner and top US officials. As per reports, Trump will spend an hour at the Taj Mahal and then emplane for Delhi for the final leg of his trip. Following the US President's visit to the city, Agra has got a massive face lift.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra. (Image: ANI)
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra. (Image: ANI)
Donald Trump arrives in Agra to a boisterous welcome
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived in 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.
Trump was received at the Kheria airbase by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
A giant billboard featuring Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Modi greeted the couple with a message 'Grand welcome of India's best friend to the City of Love Agra'.
On his arrival at the airbase, over 250 artistes drawn from different parts of Uttar Pradesh performed Mayur dance', Rai folk dance', Dhobia folk dance', 'bamrasia' dance as sonorous sounds of nagada, dholak and mridang added to the festive ambiance.
US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania arrived in 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.
Trump was received at the Kheria airbase by Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
A giant billboard featuring Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Modi greeted the couple with a message 'Grand welcome of India's best friend to the City of Love Agra'.
On his arrival at the airbase, over 250 artistes drawn from different parts of Uttar Pradesh performed Mayur dance', Rai folk dance', Dhobia folk dance', 'bamrasia' dance as sonorous sounds of nagada, dholak and mridang added to the festive ambiance.
After attending the spectacular 'Namaste Trump' event at Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, in Ahmedabad, US President Donald Trump along with US first lady Melania Trump leaves for Agra. The guests will be visiting the iconic Taj Mahal.
While addressing a huge gathering of people at India's largest stadium, the US president also talked about Bollywood industry and how people across world like Shah Rukh Khan & Kajol starrer 'Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge'.
Donald Trump's highly awaited address at the 'Namaste Trump' event to the one-lac plus crowd at the jam packed Motera Stadium drew a vociferous applause as he made references to Indian cricketing icons Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.
PM Narendra Modi: Today India is not just creating a world record of sending the most satellites at once, but also the world record of the quickest financial inclusion
US President Donald Trump: Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one. Thanks to these efforts we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan & we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability & the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia.
US Pres: Both countries are united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Under my administration we unleashed full power of American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS. Today ISIS territorial caliphate is 100% destroyed. Monster Al Baghdadi is dead
US Pres: Both countries are united in defending citizens from threat of radical Islamic terrorism. Under my administration we unleashed full power of American military on bloodthirsty killers of ISIS. Today ISIS territorial caliphate is 100% destroyed. Monster Al Baghdadi is dead
Donald Trump: America loves India, America respects India and America will always be a faithful and loyal friend to the Indian people. 5 months ago the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas and today India welcomes us at the world's largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump: All over the planet people take great joy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ and Sholay. You cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli
US President Donald Trump: PM Modi you are not just the pride of Gujarat, you are living proof that with hard work & devotion, Indians can accomplish anything at all, anything they want. The Prime Minister is a moving story of an incredible rise.
US President Donald Trump: PM Modi you are not just the pride of Gujarat, you are living proof that with hard work & devotion, Indians can accomplish anything at all, anything they want. The Prime Minister is a moving story of an incredible rise.
US President Donald Trump: We will always remember this remarkable hospitality. India will hold a special place in our hearts. PM Modi started out as 'tea wallah', he worked as a tea seller. Everybody loves him but I will tell you this, he is very tough
US President Donald Trump: 5 months ago the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas and today India welcomes us at the world's largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad.
PM Narendra Modi: There is so much that we share, like shared values & ideals, a shared spirit of enterprise & innovation. Shared opportunities & challenges, shared hopes & aspirations
PM Narendra Modi: First Lady Melania, your presence here is an honour for us. The work you did for healthy and happy America is yielding its result. The work you did for children and the society is commendable.
PM Modi: India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far greater and closer relationship. One is 'land of the free' the other believes the world is one family. One feels proud of 'statue of liberty' the other feels proud of 'statue of unity'
PM Narendra Modi: The meaning of the name of this event - 'Namaste' is very deep. This is a word from the oldest languages of the world - Sanskrit. It means that we pay respect to not only to the person but also to the divinity inside him.
PM Narendra Modi: You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you.
PM Modi: I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with 'Howdy Modi' and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with 'Namaste Trump' here in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi: You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you.
PM Modi: I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with 'Howdy Modi' and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with 'Namaste Trump' here in Ahmedabad
PM Modi: I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with 'Howdy Modi' and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with 'Namaste Trump' here in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump speak at Namaste Trump event at Motera Stadium, Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka arrives at Motera Stadium ahead of the 'Namaste Trump' event.
US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka arrives at Motera Stadium ahead of the 'Namaste Trump' event.
Gujarat: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah at Motera Stadium for Namaste Trump event. The event will begin shortly.
Gujarat: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly and BCCI Secretary Jay Shah at Motera Stadium for Namaste Trump event. The event will begin shortly.
US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad.
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi enroute Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Namaste Trump event will be held shortly.
Before the arrival of US President Donald Trump on Monday, the historic Agra city has turned into a fortress with the heavy deployment of police, paramilitary & special commandos, police officials said.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spin the Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram. PM Modi also present.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spin the Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram. PM Modi also present.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spin the Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram. PM Modi also present.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Sabarmati Ashram. They were received by PM Narendra Modi
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Sabarmati Ashram. They were received by PM Narendra Modi
Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Sabarmati Ashram. US President Donald Trump to arrive at the Ashram shortly.
US President Donald Trump's cavalcade enroute Sabarmati Ashram from the airport.
US President Donald Trump's cavalcade enroute Sabarmati Ashram from the airport.
Ahmedabad: US President Donald Trump leaves for Sabarmati Ashram from the airport
Gujarati folk dancers perform at the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Ahmedabad airport.
Gujarati folk dancers perform at the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Ahmedabad airport.
As US President Donald Trump on Monday tweeted in Hindi, his followers in India went in celebratory mood, welcoming him to the country.
Hindi as a medium of inter-connection.. this tweet shows rising Indian soft power,a tweeted one user.
Hindi as a medium of inter-connection.. this tweet shows rising Indian soft power,a tweeted one user.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the US President Donald Trump on Monday as he arrived in Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on his first official visit to India in a bid to strengthen ties between the two countries.
On disembarking the aircraft, Trump was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Modi with the famous 'bear-hug'.
On disembarking the aircraft, Trump was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Modi with the famous 'bear-hug'.
PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport to receive US President Donald Trump and his family
PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport to receive US President Donald Trump and his family
US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump arrives in Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump arrives in Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump's daughter, Ivanka Trump arrives in Ahmedabad.
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They will participate in Namastey Trump event at Motera Stadium today.
Meanwhile, Ahmedabad is brimming with energy ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival around noon. From Bollywood music to folk dance, many aspects of India are on display in the city waiting to welcome the dignitary.
Children were seen performing on Bollywood song 'Bala' while dressed in traditional Gujarati clothes. Different groups were seen performing the folk dances of different states near Ahmedabad airport, showcasing the diverse culture of India.
Attired in traditional vibrant coloured pherans and conical caps, a group performed a folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir near Sabarmati Ashram.
Participants were seen wearing long colourful robes with a cape studded with beads. They will perform during the roadshow of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today.
Children were seen performing on Bollywood song 'Bala' while dressed in traditional Gujarati clothes. Different groups were seen performing the folk dances of different states near Ahmedabad airport, showcasing the diverse culture of India.
Attired in traditional vibrant coloured pherans and conical caps, a group performed a folk dance of Jammu and Kashmir near Sabarmati Ashram.
Participants were seen wearing long colourful robes with a cape studded with beads. They will perform during the roadshow of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today.
Minutes after US President Donald Trump tweeted in Hindi saying he is eager to visit India, just ahead of his arrival, PM Modi responded to the US President's Tweet.
In the tweet in Hindi, PM said: Atithi Devo Bhava
The tweet if translates in Sanskrit will read like: The guest is god
In the tweet in Hindi, PM said: Atithi Devo Bhava
The tweet if translates in Sanskrit will read like: The guest is god
Background
Trump In India HIGHLIGHTS: US President Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania, arrived in Delhi after completing their engagements in Ahmedabad and taking a family trip to the Taj Mahal in Agra. Today, Trump will first receive a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10 am as per the protocol. From there, he will go to the Rajghat to pay homage at the samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi.
This will be followed by both, restricted, and delegation-level talks between Trump and Modi at the Hyderabad House in the afternoon. The talks would be followed by the exchange of agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between the two countries.
The visiting dignitary will also attend a short programme at the US Embassy and meet Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House in the evening.
Trump will meet President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan before leaving for the United States by his special flight at 10 tonight.
The US President, who is currently on a two-day maiden visit to India, addressed around one lakh people at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday upon his arrival during the 'Namaste Trump' mega-event that was set on the lines of 'Howdy Modi' programme attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Houston last September.
TRADE TALKS
Among the key elements of the visit would be the trade talks between the United States and India. While answering a question on India-US Trade deal during the weekly press briefing on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar had said that New Delhi has been engaging with Washington for quite some time, and hopes to reach an understanding with an outcome that strikes the right balance for both sides.
"We do not like to rush into a deal as issues involved are complicated. We do not want to create an artificial deadline. For us, the interest of people are paramount," Kumar had said.
Kumar's remarks had come after Trump had said that India has not treated his country very well on the trade front and that a "very big" bilateral trade deal with New Delhi may not be signed before US Presidential election later this year. "We can have a trade deal with India, but I am really saving the big deal for later, maybe before elections. But we will have a very big deal with India," Trump said while talking to reporters.
Tensions on the trade front between the two countries had emerged in June, last year, after Trump revoked preferential trade privileges, in response to which India imposed tariffs on 28 US products, including almonds and apples. Despite several meetings held over the past 18 months in Washington DC, New Delhi, and New York, trade negotiators of the two countries are yet to finalise on a deal.
Responding to a question on the issue, a senior Trump Administration official last week said that India's protectionist policy has remained a concern for the United States with respect to the trade deal between the two countries, and that the 'Make in India' campaign makes the discussion on trade difficult.
On being asked about the restoration of India's participation in the Generalized System of Preferences, the official said, "The concerns that led to the revocation, suspension of India's GSP access remains a concern for us. And to remind those on the call it was really the failure of the Indian government to provide equitable and reasonable access to its markets in numerous sectors."
AGREEMENTS
The MEA spokesperson had informed that New Delhi and Washington are eyeing around five Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) in the areas of intellectual property, trade facilitation, and homeland security, among others.
"We are also looking at a joint statement which will basically capture the essence of the partnership between the two countries. I will not go into the details of the MoUs, I will see if I can, maybe, give you some topics on which MoUs are expected, we are looking at MoUs in the areas of intellectual property for example, in the area of trade facilitation, in the area of homeland security. These are works in progress and we will have a much clearer picture closer to the date," Kumar had said.
Regarding the H1B visa issue, he had said, "We have remained engaged with administration and US Congress on the movement of Indian professionals. The matter is very important to us. We do not expect that the movement of Indian professionals is part of the agenda that could come up for discussions."
Responding to a question on the areas of focus, a senior Trump Administration official had said that the visit would focus on enhancing economic, energy, defence and security cooperation between the two countries.
"The U.S. wants an India that is strong, with a capable military that supports peace, stability, and a rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region. Indeed, India is a pillar of our Indo-Pacific strategy, and we continue to work together to promote this vision of a free and open an international system based on market economics, good governance, freedom of the seas and skies, and respect for sovereignty," the official said.
"And our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific really goes to the heart of what binds our two countries together, and this is our shared democratic systems that place a premium on citizen-centric governments. In fact, India has a strong foundation of democracy, going back to the early days, right after independence. India is a country rich in religious, linguistic, and cultural diversity. In fact, it's the birthplace of four major world religions," the official added.
A day prior to Kumar's briefing on the areas of focus, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla had said that the two counties will hold talks in areas of defence, counter-terrorism, people to people contact, energy and regional issues, adding that it is an opportunity for both the countries to deepen their strategic partnership and a forward-looking relationship.
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