US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump, on Monday called the ‘Namaste Trump’ event “spectacular” when asked if she enjoyed the event. Thousands of people had gathered at the Motera stadium in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad where the event was held. Addressing the event, Trump started his speech with a ‘namaste’ and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his “true friend” saying “America loves India, America respects India.”
The US President arrived on Monday in Ahmedabad with his wife Melania and a ministerial delegation that also included his daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner who serve as senior advisors to Trump. Trump was welcomed by PM Modi at the Ahmedabad Airport with a hug.
He announced that the two countries will seal defence deals worth $3 billion on Tuesday. Trump said, “I’m pleased to announce that tomorrow our representatives will sign deals to sell over US$ 3 Billion, in the absolute finest state of the art military helicopters and other equipment to the Indian armed forces.”