Modi can handle Pak terror, trade deal soon, says Trump
US prez says Iran biggest terror hub, calls Modi India’s Elvis as leaders reaffirm friendship
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday affirmed faith in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to handle terrorism emanating from Pakistan and said an India-US trade deal would be concluded soon.
Talking to the media ahead of his meeting with the Indian premier on the margins of the UN General Assembly, Trump said it was not for him to give any message to Pakistan on cross-border terrorism as a “pretty loud message” had already been sent by Modi – a reference to the Prime Minister’s thinly veiled attack on Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism at the “Howdy, Modi!” event at Houston on Sunday.
Trump effusively praised Modi, even calling him the “father of India” for his efforts to bring the country together and comparing him to rock star Elvis Presley for his ability to rouse the audience at the community outreach event in Houston.
Modi, who was seated next to Trump, praised Trump for his support to India. “I am thankful to Trump that he came to Houston. He is my friend but he is also a good friend of India,” the PM said at the meeting, referring to the event in Texas on Sunday when the two leaders spoke in front of a strong crowd consisting mostly of Indian-American people.
Modi and Khan will get along when they get to know each other... good things will come from that meeting DONALD TRUMP, US President
The continuous engagement, nearness and ease between the largest and oldest democracies is a great sign for the world which believes in democratic values NARENDRA MODI, Prime Minister