PHOTOS: Modi-Trump Camaraderie Catches Eyes At ‘Howdy Modi’ Event in Houston

India and US relations ascended new heights on Sunday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump together addressed the Howdy Modi! event at Houston. / AP/PTI Photo(AP9_22_2019_000241B)

Prime Minister Modi also extended invitation to the US President and his family to visit India, saying it will give a new height to the relations between the two country. . AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000013B)

HTrump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as "America's greatest, most devoted, and loyal friend" and backed him in his governance, saying that PM Modi is "doing a truly excellent job in India and for all the Indian people". AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000012B)

In a never-seen-before display of camaraderie, the two leaders held hands and took a lap around the NRG Stadium after the two leaders addressed the 'Howdy, Modi!' event. AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000011B)

Modi, in his style, vouched for Trump ahead of 2020 presidential polls, saying "ab ki baar Trump sarkar" - modifying the 'Ab ki Baar Modi sarkar' slogan coined for the 2014 BJP election campaign. AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000007B)

Prime Minister also took the occasion to vouch for Trump ahead of 2020 presidential elections. AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000005B)

Houston: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump shake hands after introductions during the "Howdi Modi" event Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at NRG Stadium in Houston. AP/PTI Photo(AP9_23_2019_000002B)

Notably, the friendship between Modi and Trump was on full display at the event. / Image: PTI (AP9_23_2019_000001B)

The two leaders echoed similar sentiments on various issues, including terrorism, trade and defence. AP/PTI Photo(AP9_22_2019_000252B)