PM Narendra Modi on Monday tweeted about the 'Howdy, Modi!' event which took place in Houston, Texas in the United States during which President Donald Trump addressed the audience.  In his tweet, PM Modi called Donald Trump's presence at the event a 'watershed moment' in the India-USA ties. He also called President Trump a steadfast friend of India. He also posted pictures from the event where President Trump and he walked together after the event while waving at the crowd.

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Read PM Modi's tweet below

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President Trump says 'The USA loves India'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday responded to PM Narendra Modi's tweet about his reception at the 'Howdy, Modi!' event. PM Narendra Modi in his tweet had thanked the people of Houston for the affection shown to him. He even posted a video of the grand welcome he received after taking the stage. President Trump commented to the tweet saying that the United States of India loves India.

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'PM Modi doing an exceptional job'

In his speech, President Trump celebrated the India-US relationship and said that together the countries will deepen their ties. President Trump also wished PM Narendra Modi for winning the Lok Sabha elections in 2019. 

"I am so thrilled to be here with one of America's most loyal friends, the Prime Minister Modi of India.  And PM Modi is truly doing an exceptional job for India and for all of Indian people. It is truly my priviledge to be here today. Respectfully grateful to be joined by over 50,000 thriving, prospering and hardworking Indian community.

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