Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States is 'unprecedented', stated two former Indian diplomats- Ashok Sajjanhar and Sheel Kant Sharma on Monday. According to reports, they have expressed great hope and excitement for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States and his address at the United Nations. Speaking about the UN General Assembly, the former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said that it is inspiring and motivating. 

On the 'Howdy Modi' event

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's welcoming event, 'Howdy, Modi!', organized by the Texas India Forum (TIF) is all set to commence on September 22 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, USA. Around 50,000 registrations have already been made, stated reports. According to reports, the event will be a great opportunity to emphasize the strong ties between the people of India and the US. This will also help in strengthening the India-US ties, said experts. According to Ashok Sajjanhar, the most significant part is that Trump will be sharing the stage with PM Modi which is unprecedented and spectacular. He further stated that the event will strengthen bilateral relations. According to Sheel Kant Sharma, Trump attending PM Modi's event implies American recognition of India's status. He stated that this can only happen between democratic countries pointing out that the US as the oldest and India as the largest. 

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On Imran Khan's meeting with Trump 

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan will be meeting President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). According to reports, Khan's intention is to address the UNGA keeping Kashmir in focus. Pakistan has been trying to internationalize the Kashmir issue after the Indian government's decision to abrogate Article 370 which revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and further bifurcated the state into two Union Territories- Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh on August 5. Speaking about it, Sharma stated that it will be a routine meeting. He also stated that it is very unlikely for Pakistan to generate any traction at the international level. 

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(With ANI inputs)