'Howdy Modi': Importance of Trump's Attendance At The Event

 The White House has confirmed President Donald Trump's attendance at the September 22 'Howdy Modi' event organised by the Indian diaspora in Houston, adding that his participation would be "a great opportunity to emphasize strong ties" between the two nations.

The White House said in a statement that President Trump "will travel to Houston, Texas, and Wapakoneta, Ohio, to underscore the important partnerships between the US and India, and Australia.

"In Houston, President Trump will participate in an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. The event 'Howdy, Modi! Shared Dreams, Bright Futures' is expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

"It will be a great opportunity to emphasize the strong ties between the people of the US and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship.