During a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House, US President Donald Trump showered praise on the Indian leader, calling him a “great leader” and acknowledging his exceptional work both in India and on the global stage. Trump further complimented PM Modi’s negotiation skills, stating that he was a tougher and better negotiator than himself.
As PM Modi arrived at the White House, President Trump greeted him with a warm hug and a heartfelt message, saying, “We missed you a lot.” He also expressed his admiration in his book Our Journey Together, where he described PM Modi as “great.”
Here are some of the key remarks made by President Trump about PM Modi:
- “He is doing a really great job in India. Everybody talks about him. He’s doing a really fantastic job.”
- “He’s a great leader.”
- Welcoming PM Modi at the White House, Trump said, “We missed you a lot.”
- In his book Our Journey Together, Trump wrote, “Mr. Prime Minister, you are great.”
- “I am thrilled to welcome my friend PM Modi. He is a special man.”
- “PM Modi has been a friend for a long time.”
- “He is a much tougher negotiator than me, and he is a much better negotiator than me. There is not even a contest.”
During their meeting, both leaders spoke about the strong bond between their countries. President Trump emphasized that the relationship between the US and India would continue to grow even closer in the future.
In return, PM Modi expressed his happiness at seeing President Trump back at the White House for a second term, and he conveyed his confidence that the strategic partnership between the two countries would continue to flourish with the same trust, unity, and excitement.
PM Modi also noted that the people of India had given him the privilege of serving for a third consecutive term, a feat that had not been achieved in India in 60 years.
This visit marked PM Modi’s first trip to the US since President Trump’s second-term inauguration last month. As one of the first world leaders to visit the US post-election, PM Modi was invited to the White House within just three weeks of the new administration taking office.