Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a framed photograph of the 'Howdy, Modi!' community gathering to United States of America President Donald Trump after the conclusion of the bilateral meeting between the two countries at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on Tuesday. Writing on microblogging website Twitter, the PM remarked that this was a memory from Houston, where "history was made". It was revealed that the US President thanked PM Modi for this gesture. 

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The PM's statement

PM Modi issued a statement after the bilateral meeting detailing the progress in the bilateral relationship between the two countries. This is the complete statement:

"The 'Howdy, Modi!' event was an occasion of great pride. And for this, once again, let me thank President Trump from the bottom of my heart. After the formation of the new government, we haven't even completed two months. But even during this period of time, I had the occasion to meet President Trump three times now and we have held very detailed and fruitful discussions on many issues. In the world between the oldest and the largest democracy -  This kind of nearness builds a relationship of ease and this continues engagement. I think the countries coming together which have belief in democratic values, is a very good sign for the world." 

"For India and the US, not only are we close friends but this is a friendship that is based on values. This will continue to strengthen in the times to come. As far as trade is concerned, I am very happy that day before yesterday in Houston, there was an agreement signed by the Indian company Petronet for an amount of $2.5 billion., which is the amount of investment which the Indian company is going to do in the energy sector. And that will mean that in the years to come, this will result in the trade of $60 billion and create 50,000 jobs which I think is a very big initiative taken by India." 

"President Trump is definitely my friend, but also a friend of India. And relations between India and the US are proceeding at a very fast pace. Once again, let me thank President Trump."

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Howdy, Modi!'

A piece of 90-minute engrossing music, dance, and multimedia show flagged off the ‘Howdy, Modi! Shared Dreams, Bright Futures’ programme on September 22. It featured 400 artists from Texas and other parts of the US, with 27 groups performing in a seamless manner. This was followed by an address by US President Trump, who not only laid down the achievements of his administration but also lauded the work of PM Modi’s government in India. Subsequently, the PM delivered his speech, covering a range of issues from Article 370 to highlighting the diversity of the country.

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