'Howdy, Modi!' Live Updates: President Trump addresses Indian diaspora, says 'proud to have you as Americans'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Houston, Texas, kicking off his week-long visit to the United States. On his schedule is the much-awaited 'Howdy, Modi!' address to the Indian diaspora, along with talks with US President Donald Trump ahead of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York which both the leaders will be attending.
On the first day of his trip, the Prime Minister held a meeting with the CEOs of energy companies in Houston.
He also met members of the Sikh community, who submitted him a memorandum and requested Modi to address the issues of the 1984 Sikh genocide and other issues. Among his engagement with India-American community was also a brief meeting with a delegation of Kashmiri pandits in the US, who 'unequivocally supported' the steps being taken for the progress of India and the empowerment of every India.
He was also felicitated by members of Dawoodi Bohra community in the US.
Follow DNA for all the LIVE updates of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule in the US:
23:06 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
As a result of PM Modi's pro growth policies, India has lifted nearly 300 million out of poverty, and that is an incredible number: Trump
23:05 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
So happy to be with 50,000 hard working American-Indians. We are proud to have you as Americans: Donald Trump
23:04 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
I am so thrilled to be here with one of America's greatest friend PM Modi of India. He is doing a great job with the people of India. Congratulations PM Modi for getting overwhelming majority in the general elections: President Trump
23:02 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
President Trump begins his address to the Indian-American community at 'Howdy, Modi' event
23:02 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
We in India have connected well with President Trump, the words of candidate Trump, 'Ab ki baar Trump sarkar', rang loud and clear: PM Modi
23:01 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
PM Modi on Donald Trump: We have met a few times, and every time he has been the same warm, friendly, energetic and accessible. I admire him also for his sense of leadership and passion for America
22:55 IST Sunday, 22 September 2019
'Abki bar Trump sarkar': PM Modi
He has made the American economy strong again. He has achieved much for the American economy and the world: PM Modi
He has a strong resolve to make America great again: PM Modi
(Inputs from DNAIndia.com)