Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of UN session in New York on Tuesday, during the bilateral meet, PM Modi gifted a framed portrait from the mega <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/trump-calls-modi-elvis-of-india-says-modi-will-take-care-of-terrorism-from-pakistan-251819">'Howdy, Modi' event </a>to the US president.

"Memories from Houston, where history was made!" Prime Minister's office posted on Twitter while sharing a photo of PM Modi giving the framed portrait to Trump.

"President Trump thanked PM Modi for this gesture," PMO said in the tweet.

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Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks, Trump referred&nbsp;to Modi as "Elvis of India" equating the Indian prime minister with the famous US singer.

Trump added that Modi is a great leader and we "will have a trade deal soon."

Speaking to reporters in the presence of PM Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said: "I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissension, fighting and 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."

PM Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said, "He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India."

The two leaders had jointly addressed a gathering of over 50,000 Indian-Americans at 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston on Sunday which showcased India-US bonhomie.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of UN session in New York on Tuesday, during the bilateral meet, PM Modi gifted a framed portrait from the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event to the US president.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met United States President Donald Trump on the sidelines of UN session in New York on Tuesday, during the bilateral meet, PM Modi gifted a framed portrait from the mega 'Howdy, Modi' event to the US president. "Memories from Houston, where history was made!" Prime Minister's office posted on Twitter while sharing a photo of PM Modi giving the framed portrait to Trump. "President Trump thanked PM Modi for this gesture," PMO said in the tweet. Memories from Houston, where history was made! PM @narendramodi presented a framed photograph from the #HowdyModi event to @POTUS @realDonaldTrump. President Trump thanked PM Modi for this gesture. pic.twitter.com/jP3QjpU4uW — PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 24, 2019 × Speaking to reporters after bilateral talks, Trump referred to Modi as "Elvis of India" equating the Indian prime minister with the famous US singer. Trump added that Modi is a great leader and we "will have a trade deal soon." Speaking to reporters in the presence of PM Modi on the sidelines of UN session in New York, Trump said: "I remember India before was very torn. There was a lot of dissension, fighting and 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." PM Modi thanked Trump for joining him in Houston for the ''Howdy, Modi!'' event and said, "He (Trump) is my friend but he is also a good friend of India." The two leaders had jointly addressed a gathering of over 50,000 Indian-Americans at 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston on Sunday which showcased India-US bonhomie.

'Memories from Houston': PM Modi gifts framed photograph from 'Howdy, Modi' to Trump

PM Modi and President Trump came together to address the<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/howdy-modi-us-president-donald-trump-hints-he-might-visit-india-for-nba-next-month-251328"> Indian-American community </a>at "Howdy, Modi" event at the NRG stadium in Houston today with both leaders pledging to further strengthen India-US ties.

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The Indian prime minister arrived amid a standing ovation&nbsp;by the crowd who had gathered at the stadium several hours ahead of the event.

Modi was later joined by President Trump as the crowd cheered both leaders. PM Modi lauded India-US relationship as President Trump looked visibly elated with Indian-Americans cheering him on.

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During his speech, Trump announced that "several defence deals" were in the works between the two countries even as he stressed that enhanced space cooperation was also being worked out.&nbsp;

Sending a strong anti-terror message, Trump said: "We will jointly fight radical Islamic terrorists." "In November, we will conduct tri-service military exercise," the US president added.

"India-US ties are stronger than ever, Trump said, adding," border security is vital for both of us."&nbsp;

"India is growing remarkably under PM Modi," Trump said. "India lifted 300 million people from poverty, under PM Modi," Trump told the crowd amid loud cheers.

"India will shortly have NBA," he said. "Am I invited Mr Prime Minister," he asked PM Modi, "I may come," he added.

"Proud to have Indians as Americans," Trump said.

"We love you," Trump told the over 50,000 strong Indian-Americans gathered at the NRG stadium.

"The relationship between India and US is stronger than ever before," Trump said.

"Both countries are guided by commitment to justice," the US President said.

PM Modi and President Trump came together to address the Indian-American community at "Howdy, Modi" event at the NRG stadium in Houston today with both leaders pledging to further strengthen India-US ties.

PM Modi and President Trump came together to address the Indian-American community at "Howdy, Modi" event at the NRG stadium in Houston today with both leaders pledging to further strengthen India-US ties. Also Read - Howdy, Modi': Several defence deals in the works between US, India, says Trump The Indian prime minister arrived amid a standing ovation by the crowd who had gathered at the stadium several hours ahead of the event. Modi was later joined by President Trump as the crowd cheered both leaders. PM Modi lauded India-US relationship as President Trump looked visibly elated with Indian-Americans cheering him on. Watch Video: During his speech, Trump announced that "several defence deals" were in the works between the two countries even as he stressed that enhanced space cooperation was also being worked out. Sending a strong anti-terror message, Trump said: "We will jointly fight radical Islamic terrorists." "In November, we will conduct tri-service military exercise," the US president added. "India-US ties are stronger than ever, Trump said, adding," border security is vital for both of us." "India is growing remarkably under PM Modi," Trump said. "India lifted 300 million people from poverty, under PM Modi," Trump told the crowd amid loud cheers. "India will shortly have NBA," he said. "Am I invited Mr Prime Minister," he asked PM Modi, "I may come," he added. "Proud to have Indians as Americans," Trump said. "We love you," Trump told the over 50,000 strong Indian-Americans gathered at the NRG stadium. "The relationship between India and US is stronger than ever before," Trump said. "Both countries are guided by commitment to justice," the US President said.

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US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar.&nbsp;

This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership".

The visit comes even as India US ties on trade have deteriorated over the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/us-tells-india-it-is-considering-caps-on-h-1b-visas-to-deter-data-rules-sources-228844">H-1B visa cap</a> to Washington proding New Delhi on data localisation and worries over Huawei.

On the issue of H-1B visa, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "India remains engaged with the US administration, with US Congress, emphasised time and again at high-level interaction, the contribution of Indian skilled professionals to growth and development of the US economy."

On data localisation, consultations are underway within the government and between the government and industry with MEA saying New Delhi remains engaged with THE US "and see how we can dispel any misconceptions on data localisation.&nbsp;

Data localisation is basically use of data of a country on how it is collected and stored.

While the global debate on the use of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/will-be-guided-by-our-economic-and-security-consideration-ministry-of-external-affairs-on-huawei-row-228972">China-based Huawei</a> continues with US raising concern, New Delhi said its decision will be "guided by economic and security interests".

Pompeo last visited India in September last year for the 2+2 dialogue between the then Indian defence and foreign ministers along with the American counterparts.

The US secretary of state's visit comes just ahead of PM Modi's meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan from June 28 to 29.

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar. This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership".

US secretary of state Michael Pompeo will be on a three-day visit from June 25 to 27 during which he will meet external affairs minister S. Jaishankar. This is will be the first high-level visit to India after the elections and according to the ministry of external affairs, "will be an important opportunity for both sides to explore ways to further strengthen the India-US strategic partnership". The visit comes even as India US ties on trade have deteriorated over the H-1B visa cap to Washington proding New Delhi on data localisation and worries over Huawei. On the issue of H-1B visa, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said: "India remains engaged with the US administration, with US Congress, emphasised time and again at high-level interaction, the contribution of Indian skilled professionals to growth and development of the US economy." On data localisation, consultations are underway within the government and between the government and industry with MEA saying New Delhi remains engaged with THE US "and see how we can dispel any misconceptions on data localisation. Data localisation is basically use of data of a country on how it is collected and stored. While the global debate on the use of China-based Huawei continues with US raising concern, New Delhi said its decision will be "guided by economic and security interests". Pompeo last visited India in September last year for the 2+2 dialogue between the then Indian defence and foreign ministers along with the American counterparts. The US secretary of state's visit comes just ahead of PM Modi's meet with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan from June 28 to 29.

Pompeo arrives in India next week amid concerns over Huawei, H-1B visa