PM Narendra Modi welcomes Donald Trump's 'special gesture'

PM Narendra Modi has welcomed the "special gesture" of United States President Donald Trump to participate in one of the largest Indian diaspora event scheduled in Houston, Texas on September 22. PM Modi will address the event called 'Howdy Modi!', which will see the participation of 50,000 people, mostly Indian Americans.

In a tweet, the PM said that the participation "highlights the strength of the relationship and recognition of the contribution of the Indian community to American society and economy."

Earlier, the White House confirmed Trump's participation, and said, "In Houston, President Trump will participate in an event with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India. The event, 'Howdy, Modi! Shared Dreams, Bright Futures' is expected to draw tens of thousands of people." The statement added, "It will be a great opportunity to emphasise the strong ties between the people of the United States and India, to reaffirm the strategic partnership between the world's oldest and largest democracies, and to discuss ways to deepen their energy and trade relationship."

The event is expected to be bigger than the Maidson Square Garden diaspora event in New York in 2014.

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