INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (12) took to Twitter to welcome the US president Donald Trump.
"Extremely delighted that @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and @FLOTUS will visit India on 24th and 25th February. India will accord a memorable welcome to our esteemed guests," Modi assured.
Indian prime minister hoped that this "very special" visit will go a long way in "further cementing India-USA friendship".
In another tweet, Modi said that India and the US share a common commitment to democracy and pluralism.
"Our nations are cooperating extensively on a wide range of issues. The robust friendship between our nations augurs well not only for our citizens but also for the entire world," he said.
India seeks restoration of its benefits under a preferential US trade regime called the Generalized System of Preferences. It was terminated by the Trump administration last year for India’s refusal to concede more market access to US companies.
Earlier, US president said that he was looking forward to going to India.
“He (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) is a friend of mine. He’s a great gentleman,” Trump said.
When asked if he is expected to sign a trade deal during the visit, the US president said: “If we can make the right deal, we will do it.”
Trump and first lady Melania Trump start on a two-day visit to India on February 24. Ahmedabad is likely to be the first stop, followed by New Delhi and a brief stopover in Agra, reports said.
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