Live: Spoke about religious freedom with PM Modi, says Trump

"We have a massive trade deficit with India, Trump said while adding that "trade of motorcycles is totally unfair."

On the CAA protests, the US President said: "I want to leave that to India and hopefully they will make the right decision for their people."

"I said I will do whatever I can do to help because my relationship with both gentlemen (PM Modi & Pak PM) is so good," Trump said at the press conference.

On tackling  radical Islamic terrorism, Trump candidly said,"Russia, Syria and Iran should do it."

"Have good relations with Pak PM," Trump said while adding that "I will do whatever I can to help," on the Kashmir issue.

"We talked about it today at length," he said on the Kashmir issue.  

"It's no question, it's a problem, they have been working on it," he added.

On the US peace deal with the Taliban, the US president said: "Yes, I spoke to PM Modi on it. I think India would like to see it happen. We are pretty close. Everybody is happy about it."
 

"We spoke about religious freedom and PM Modi was incredible about it and said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard for religious freedom. I raised that question in front of a large group of people," Trump told reporters during the press conference.

Indo-US cooperation in energy sector is expanding, Trump said, adding that "India is buying a lot of military hardware."
 

"India does not have much of a problem with coronavirus," the US president said while adding that he discussed the issue with PM Modi.

"We had a great time, India is a tremendous market," Trump asserted while addressing reporters in New Delhi.

On Afghanistan, the US president said India would like to see a peace deal.

US President held a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday during day-2 of his visit to India.

"Share terrific relations with PM Modi," the US president said.

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WION Edit: A new dawn for India-US ties

Both sides have the same position on the range of issues, whether its the Indo-Pacific or China, or even South Asia as a whole.

Highlights of US President's speech after talks with PM Narendra Modi

The visit was great, we will remember welcome accorded to us.

There was focus on having comprehensive trade deal.

We discussed 5G telecom technology, the situation in Indo-Pacific.

US-India partnership is truly stronger than ever before. 

We decided to set up a counter-narcotic centre.

We finalised defence deals worth USD 3 billion.

The visit has been unforgettable, extraordinary and productive.

Also read: A low-down on Trump's jam-packed Delhi schedule today 

The US President will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan at 10:00 am followed by a visit to Rajghat where he will pay tributes to Mahatma Gandhi.

US President Donald Trump's daughter and senior advisor Ivanka Trump arrives at Rashtrapati Bhavan ahead of the ceremonial reception of the US President.

Donald Trump's Schedule in New Delhi

US President Donald Trump will participate in various programmes in Delhi today. The first programme will be ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan. A meeting between President Trump and PM Modi is scheduled at Hyderabad house following which exchange of agreements will take place.

10:00 am
Reception at Rashtrapati Bhawan

10:30 am
Wreath-laying at Raj Ghat, New Delhi

11:00 am
PM meets Trump in New Delhi

12:40 pm
India and US Exchange agreements

2:40 pm
Roundtable with Indian business leaders

7:30 pm
Trump meets President Kovind

10:00 pm
Trump embarks for the US

Also read: Five key takeaways from day 1 of Donald Trump's India trip

Massive crowds, enthusiastic statements and cheerful dances and songs were the highlights of Donald Trump's first day of India visit. The leaders of both nations PM Modi and Trump greatly praised each other and stressed on strong Indo-US ties. Trump spoke on defence, terrorism and a lot more. So here are the takeaways from day one of Trump's India trip.

President Donald Trump's Air Force One arrived at New Delhi airport after the US president and the First Lady Melania Trump visited the Taj Mahal in Agra.

President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump received a large portrait of 'Taj Mahal' from UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath before departing for Delhi.

Trumps' tour of the Taj Mahal comes to an end, and POTUS proceeds to New Delhi 

Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner pose for pictures at the Taj Mahal

Donald Trump and Melania Trump are given a tour of the historic site

US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor's book at the Taj Mahal

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Taj Mahal

Performances alongside the road to Taj Mahal can be seen while Agra awaits the President

Third tweet by POTUS in Hindi: 'America and India will make big dreamers bigger and make their future brighter than ever'

President Trump tweeted after the conclusion of the 'Namaste Trump' event

President Donald Trump's entourage left for the Taj Mahal with Ivanka and Jared Kushner also part of the US delegation.

US President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump disembark the Air Force One

President Trump and First Lady Melania arrived at the Agra airport amid a festival atmosphere with Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath also present. 

President Trump arrived in Agra a short while ago in his Air Force One plane. The US president and the First Lady Melania Trump are set to visit the Taj Mahal.

Air Force One arrives at Agra

The US President departs for Agra. 

President Trump tweets in Hindi 'The people of America will always be true and loyal friends of the people of India'

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi conclude the event at Motera Stadium

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi embrace after the address at Motera Stadium

Prime Minister Modi recalls first meeting with President Trump during his speech at Motera Stadium

President Trump says the US is 'united against Islamic terrorism'

Trump talks about $3 billion military trade with India

POTUS praises in his speech the female entrepreneurs of India and their growing prominence

President Trump mentions a few cornerstones of Indian media and culture in his speech

President Trump exalts India and Prime Minister Modi in his speech

In his speech, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hails India's friendship with the US

Trump's India visit - Motera Stadium teeming with crowds ahead of 'Namaste Trump' event

Dan Scavino Jr., Assistant to President Donald Trump, tweets about the grand roadshow

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi arrive at Motera Stadium

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi arrive at Motera Stadium

Trump's visit to India begins

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Trump's India visit - Sabarmati Ashram highlights

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Donald Trump visit to India - President Trump enroute Motera Stadium as crowd cheers

President Trump enters his name in the book of dignitaries

President Trump spins charkha at Sabarmati Ashram

Trump's India visit: Sabarmati Ashram

President and First Lady Trump along with Prime Minister Modi visit the Sabarmati Ashram

Roadshow of President Trump and Prime Minister Modi is underway

President Trump and Prime Minister Modi inaugurate roadshow in 'The Beast'

Prime Minister Modi and President Trump proceed to 'Namaste Trump' event

Modi hugs and receives Trump

Trump's India visit - Arrival

Air Force One arrives at Ahmedabad airport

PM Modi to receive US President Donald Trump

Breaking: Trump arrives in Ahmedabad!

Trump visits India - Benefits of this strategic partnership

As India awaits eagerly for United States President Donald Trump, Jitendra Kumar Tripathi and Ashok Sajjanhar, two former Ambassadors, said on Sunday that this visit will have a good impact on India and US strategic partnership."

India`s relationship with the US has seen many ups and downs during the last century but since 2002 the relations are on a steady path of development. This visit has added advantage for India as the US President will not be visiting Pakistan," Jitendra Kumar Tripathi told ANI.

Ashok Sajjanhar said, "I think the topics on top of their agenda will be strategic partnership, terrorism, defence nuclear energy co-operation, growing convergence, congruence of views of Indo-Pacific - how to constraint, how to counter the rapid rise of China and its assertive and aggressive role as far as the South China Sea is concerned."

Modi replies to Trump's Hindi tweet

Group of dancers performing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.

Exciting scenes at Motera!

Podium is set to host world's top leaders

 Trump tweets in Hindi to share his excitement en route India.

US President Donald Trump visit to India - Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad ahead of grand Motera show.