Trump calls Modi 'father of India', 'Elvis Presley of India'; Video of media interaction in New York

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a meeting at the UN Headquarters.

PM Modi said "I am thankful to Trump that he came to Houston. He is my friend but he is also a good friend of India."

US President said: We will have trade deal very soon.

Trump said, "...The Prime Minister (PM Modi) will take care of it" when asked 'how do you see the statement coming from Pakistani PM admitting that the Pakistani ISI trained Al Qaeda?'

Trump said, "I really believe that Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Khan will get along when they get to know each other, I think a lot of good things will come from that meeting."

US President said: He (PM Modi) is a great gentleman & a great leader. I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissention,fighting & he brought it all together. Like a father would bring it together. Maybe he is the Father of India. We'll call him the Father of India.

Trump further said: I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissension, fighting&he brought it all together. Like a father would. Maybe he is the Father of India...They love this gentleman to my right. People went crazy, he is like an American version of Elvis.


PM Modi during bilateral meet with US President said, "I'm very thankful to President Trump that he came to Houston & gave so much of his time. It was a very proud moment for the Indians living in US. I express my heartfelt gratitude to President Trump for this"

PM Narendra Modi presented a framed photograph from the #HowdyModi event to US President Donald Trump.