US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ahmedabad airport on Monday. (PIB)
Donald Trump Speech at Motera Stadium HIGHLIGHTS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is not just the pride of Gujarat but also living proof that with hard work, Indians can accomplish anything in the world, US President Donald Trump said on Modi. Trump, who was addressing over one lakh people at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, also said that “India is the country that has always been admired and where millions of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, and Christians worship side by side”. “You have always stood strong as one great Indian nation,” he told the crowd.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on the other hand, said the US President’s visit to the country is a “new chapter” in history that will only further strengthen bilateral ties. “The trust between the two countries has grown massively. We are building a new India,” Modi said.
Soon after the speech, Trump tweeted, "First Lady Melania Trump and I have travelled around 8,000 miles to visit India to give them a message: America is India's first love, America respects India and America will always be friends with India."
"Today, India is not just creating a world record of sending the most satellites at once, but also the world record of the quickest financial inclusion," PM Modi said.
"The US and India are committed to working together to stop terrorists and to fight their ideology. For this reason, since taking office, my administration is working in a very positive way with Pakistan to crack down on terror organisations and militants that operate on the Pakistani border. Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one. Thanks to these efforts we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan and we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability and the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia," Trump had said.
As Trump concluded his speech, PM Modi said, "Thank you for all that you have told us. You have always expressed your love for us. Like America, India also has immense love for you. The trust between the two countries has grown massively. We are building a new India."
"As we continue to build our defence cooperation, the US looks forward to providing India with some of the best and most feared military equipment on the planet. We make the greatest weapons ever made. We make the best and we are dealing now with India," Trump said.
"PM Modi started off as a humble 'chaiwala'; he worked at cafeteria and is a shining example that Indians can achieve anything. Extreme poverty in your country will be eliminated in the next 10 years. India and US have a natural and enduring friendship. There is a difference between nation that rises by coercion and one that rises by setting people free that is India," Trump said.
"We are firmly united to protect our citizens from the threat of Islamic fundamentalism and terrorism, both our countries have suffered from terrorism. Our doors will always be closed to terrorism and any form of extremists that threatens our national security and goes against our fundamental values," the US President said.
"US will always continue to India's premier defence partner. We will make the biggest ever trade deal with India. Here's hoping for a good trade deal with India," Trump said.
"India gives hope to humanity. In just 70 years, India has become the largest democracy and has become one of the greatest nations in the world. Under PM Modi, villages in India have access to electricity. Over 300 million more have got internet connection. India will soon become the home to the world's largest middle class. What is impressive is that India has achieved all this as a democracy and as a tolerant country. India's achievement is unrivaled," Trump said.
"All over the planet people take great joy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ and Sholay. You cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli," US President Donald Trump said.
"The First Lady and I had the pleasure of visiting Mahatma Gandhi's ashram where he had led the salt march. Tomorrow, we will lay a wreath in Delhi in honour of this great person. Today, we will visit an iconic monument, the Taj Mahal," the US President told the crowd.
"India is the country that has always been admired and where millions of Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Jains, and Christians worship side by side. You have always stood strong as one great Indian nation," Donald Trump told the crowd.
"Five months ago, the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas and today, India welcomed us at the world's largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad," Trump said. He added, "America loves India, America respects India and America will always be a faithful and loyal friend to the Indian people."
"Prime Minister Narendra Modi, you have proven that Indians can accomplish anything they want through their hard work. You have an incredible story of your rise," Trump added. He also said that PM Modi is not just the pride of Gujarat, he is a living proof that with hard work & devotion, Indians can accomplish anything at all, anything they want. "The Prime Minister is a moving story of an incredible rise.", he said.
US President Donald Trump is now addressing the crowd. "America will always be loyal to the people of India. You have done a great honor to the American people. We will always be thankful for your hospitability. The life of PM Modi underscores the limitless promise for this nation. When he was a young man, he worked at a cafeteria. Everybody loves him but I will tell you, he is very tough. Today, he is tremendously successful," he said.
Modi also welcomed First Lady Melania Trump to the country. "Ivanka, you had earlier visited India and am glad you are here again," Modi said.
"I am glad that under the leadership of President Trump, India's ties with the US have improved and this visit will be a new chapter which will lead us to the roads of progress and prosperity. Trump thinks big and the world is familiar with whatever he has done for the world," Modi told the crowd.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the crowd at Motera Stadium.
"India's relations with US are far greater and closer than imagined. This event, 'Namaste, Trump' has a deeper meaning. I am thankful to the people of Gujarat for welcoming the US leader. Long live India-US relations," PM Modi said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who also arrived at the stadium, welcomed Trump by saying "Namaste Trump".