Trump at Howdy Modi watershed moment in India-US ties: Modi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of United States of America (USA), Mr. Donald Trump at the Howdy Modi, in Houston, USA on September 22, 2019.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of United States of America (USA), Mr. Donald Trump at the Howdy Modi, in Houston, USA on September 22, 2019.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi with the President of United States of America (USA), Mr. Donald Trump at the Howdy Modi, in Houston, USA on September 22, 2019. (PIB Photo)

 

New York, September 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that US President Donald Trump's presence at the 'Howdy Modi' event in Houston was a "watershed moment" in the ties between New Delhi and Washington.

After the hugely successful event on Sunday, that saw Trump join Modi on stage with both reaffirming their strong friendship and bilateral ties, the Prime Minister tweeted: "Dear @POTUS @realDonaldTrump, your presence at #HowdyModi in Houston was a watershed moment in India-USA ties.

"Since assuming office, you have been a steadfast friend of India and the Indian community. Your presence indicates your respect towards India and the Indian diaspora."

Modi also posted pictures of the two leaders clasping hands, waving together to the 50,000 crowd of Indian diaspora at the event.

He also thanked all those who participated in the event, saying it will remain etched in his memory.

"Moments from Houston that will always remain a part of my memory. I thank all those who came for the #HowdyModi programme.

"The event was lively, showcasing the special features of Indian culture and accomplishments of the Indian diaspora," he posted, along with pictures of the massive crowd cheering him.

 

PM Modi urges diaspora to help boost tourism

 

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indian Americans to help boost tourism in India by bringing at least five non Indian families to India.

"Can you do a small work for me, can I depend on you?" he said during a community reception by the Texas India Foundation, that had organised the massive 'Howdy Modi' event earlier.

"I am asking Indians to make a promise to bring at least five non-Indian families to India," to which the audience clapped.

Praising the Indian American community, the PM said they have set the foundation for a bright future for India-US ties.

The PM unveiled the plaque of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Eternal Gandhi Museum, inauguration of the Gujarati Samaj of Houston Event Centre and for a Siddhi Vinayak temple.

"The Eternal Gandhi museum will be a prized cultural landmark in Houston. I have been associated with this effort for a while. It will surely make Gandhi Ji's thoughts popular among the youth," he said.



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