NEW DELHI: The Modi-Trump Oval Office meeting not only highlighted the diplomatic ties between the two great nations but also emphasised the camaraderie between the two leaders.
As soon as PM Modi arrived, Trump greeted him with a warm hug, underscoring their close friendship. The US President also expressed his appreciation by saying, โWe missed you,โ reflecting the strong ties they share.
In a particularly meaningful gesture, Trump presented his book, Our Journey Together, to PM Modi. The book contained a personalized note that read, โMr. Prime Minister, You Are Great,โ showcasing Trumpโs deep respect for the Indian leader.
Further highlighting their bond, Trump personally pulled out a chair for Modi, an act symbolizing their strong mutual admiration and friendship. These warm exchanges have once again reinforced the significance of the relationship between the two leaders and the deep ties between India and the United States.
โHe is doing really a great job in India. Everybody talks about him. Heโs doing a really fantastic job. Heโs a great leader,โ Trump said about Modi. He also said he was thrilled to welcome โmy friendโ Modi and called the PM a โspecial manโ. Trump went on to say that PM Modi has been a friend for a long time. โHe is a much tougher negotiator than me, and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even a contest,โ Trump said.
Both leaders shared a great relationship even during Trumpโs first term as the President of the United States.
The New Indian Editor-in-Chief Aarti Tikoo was invited to the Oval House to attend a private press briefing by PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.
She was among the few journalists invited to the White House for a joint private meeting between the two leaders, marking an important moment in media coverage of the high-profile engagement.
