Published 17:37 IST, September 24th 2019
Howdy Modi: Donald Trump shares his POV of Houston spectacle; WATCH
After the thunderous Howdy, Modi event in Houston's NRG Stadium, the president of the United States of America has posted a video from the NRG Stadium.
After the thunderous Howdy, Modi event in Houston, the president of the United States of America has posted a video from the NRG Stadium. In the video, Trump can be heard thanking the Indian American community in the US and expresses his gratitude to Prime Minister Modi. Calling him a 'great leader' and 'a friend', Trump has also asserted that both the leaders will work together to make their countries better than before. The video shows various glimpses from the Howdy modi event on September 22 at the NRG Stadium.
"Prime Minister Modi and I have come to Houston to celebrate everything that unites Indian and America - Our shared dreams and bright future. I have also come to express my profound gratitude to nearly 4 million amazing Indian Americans, you enrich our culture, you uphold our values. You uplift our communities and you are truly proud to be Americans and we are proud to have you as Americans. US and India will make our nations stronger our people wealthier and our future brighter than ever before. I want to especially thank a great man and a great leader, the leader of India Prime Minister Modi my friend," Trump said.
Donald Trump & PM Modi in Howdy, Modi
On September 22, Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump addressed the 50,000 Indian Americans in Houston's NRG Stadium. The personal bonhomie between both the world leaders were at display, with both, declaring openly that the other has been its best friend. While PM Modi spoke on a range of issues from 'New India' to the flourishing Indo-US ties, Trump vowed to fight against terror and expose those giving safe havens to terrorists. Organized by the non-profit Texas India Forum, the event, with the tagline 'Shared Dreams, Bright Futures'. It highlighted the tremendous contribution of Indian-Americans in the US and the strong and lasting partnership between the US and India. Prime Minister Modi's address was preceded by a cultural program that showcased Indian-American artists from Texas highlighting the fusion between the two cultures.
Prime Minister's programme in the US on September 24, 2019
Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to meet the US president on September 24 for bilateral talks. Apart from meeting the United States president Donald Trump, the Prime Minister on Tuesday is also scheduled to attend the state luncheon for the Head of States hosted by the United States Security Council (UNSG). The PM will then meet the India Pacific Island leaders. Another important event of the day is a special program celebrating the 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. The PM will then attend the Goalkeepers Global Goals Award hosted by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
- 1215 hrs (9.45 PM IST): Meeting with President Donald Trump of USA
- 1315 hrs (10.45 PM IST): State Luncheon for Head of States to the 74th UNGA hosted by UNSG
- 1530 hrs (1 AM IST): India-Pacific Islands' Leaders' Meeting
- 1830 hrs (4 AM IST): GANDHI AT 150 Event
- 2010 hrs (5.40 AM IST): Goalkeepers Global Goals Award 2019, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Updated 18:48 IST, September 24th 2019