Moments from Trump’s meeting with Modi

Hugs and handshakes marked US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

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Published : 27 June 2017, 05:59 AM
Updated : 27 June 2017, 05:59 AM

Following a greeting by the US president and US First Lady Melania Trump, Modi sat down for bilateral talks at the Oval Office’s Cabinet Room.

Despite differences in trade and immigration the two countries emphasised their strong ties between the two countries and their united front against terrorism.

Afterwards Modi and Trump praised each other at a joint press conference at the Rose Garden.

US relations with India have never been as good as they are now, Trump said.

Modi, for his part, pointed out the similarities between his own ‘Naya Bharaat’ idea and Trump’s ‘Make America Great Again’ campaign slogan.

The meeting marked the first visit by the Indian prime minister to the US since Trump won office.

The four-hour meeting ended with the Trumps walking Modi to his car.

"There was visible chemistry between the two leaders," Indian Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar said.