India-US is far greater relationship: PM Modi at Namastey Trump in Ahmedabad
PM Narendra Modi Speech at Namastey Trump: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the historic Namastey Trump event at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Meanwhile, Union Minister Amit Shah, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and Governor Acharya Devvrat were also present. Earlier, PM Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump, First Lady of US Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump at the airport.
PM Modi said that "I think we can see the history being repeated. Five months back I started my US visit with 'Howdy Modi' and today President Donald Trump is starting his two-day India visit with 'Namaste Trump' in Ahmedabad." Welcoming Donald Trump, PM Modi said, "You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the whole of India is enthusiastic in welcoming you."
"The meaning of the name of this event - 'Namaste' is deep. This is a word from Sanskrit which means that we pay respect, not only to the person but also to the divinity inside him," he said.
Meanwhile, he added that "India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far closer and far greater 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'."
Adding, he said: "There is so much that we share... shared values and ideas, shared spirit of enterprise and innovation, shared opportunities and challenges, shared hopes and aspirations."
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Welcoming First Lady of US Melania Trump, PM said "First Lady Melania, your presence here is an honor for us. What you did for healthy and happy America is yielding its result. The work you did for children and society is commendable."
PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hugged each other after the PM concluded his address at the Namaste Trump event, at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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