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Donald Trump India visit LIVE: US President and FLOTUS arrive in New Delhi
As India gets ready to host US President Donald Trump and other US delegates including First Lady Melania Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “India awaits your arrival. See you very soon in Ahmedabad”.
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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrived in New Delhi after a guided tour of the 17th century monument Taj Mahal, along with his family including First Lady Melania Trump, on his maiden India trip. Earlier today he visited Mahatma Gandhi’s Sabarmati Ashram, took part in a roadshow with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and then addressed over one lakh people at Motera Stadium before heading for Agra.
Trump will meet President Ram Nath Kovind & Prime Minister Narendra Modi tomorrow.
Hours before Donald Trump’s arrival, Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted, “India awaits your arrival. See you very soon in Ahmedabad”.
PM Modi’s tweet was in response to the Donald Trump’s tweet as he was flying out of the US yesterday: “Departing for India with Melania!”
7:31 pm: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Air Force Station, Palam.
Delhi: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Air Force Station, Palam. He will meet President Ram Nath Kovind & Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/J9XiduFnTQ
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
6:44 pm: US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump presented a picture of the Taj Mahal, as they depart for New Delhi.
Agra: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath presents a large portrait of ‘Taj Mahal’ to US President Donald Trump & First Lady Melania Trump, as they depart for Delhi. pic.twitter.com/IzVCbyOlRi
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
6:07 pm: After a guided tour of the Taj Mahal, the Trumps have left the monument in Agra. They will soon leave for New Delhi, where they are scheduled to arrive at 7.30 pm.
5:51 pm: “Your visit to the monument of love @TajMahal will further boost friendship between the people of the two great democracies,” tweets UP CM Yogi Adityanath.
People of Uttar Pradesh wholeheartedly welcome Hon. President Mr. @realDonaldTrump & Mrs. @MELANIATRUMP on the land of Ganga, Jamuna & Saraswati.
Your visit to the monument of love @TajMahal will further boost friendship between the people of the two great democracies. pic.twitter.com/we6NOj6EUf
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 24, 2020
5:36 pm: Donald Trump and Melania Trump enter the mausoleum of the Taj Mahal.
5:31 pm: Ivanka Trump strikes a pose infront of the Taj Mahal.
Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner at the Taj Mahal in Agra. pic.twitter.com/z1LtpUQJje
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
5:24 pm: Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner take a tour of the majestic monument in Agra.
Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband Jared Kushner at the Taj Mahal in Agra. pic.twitter.com/c2zxTQMeZ5
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
5:22 pm: The Taj Mahal visitor’s book signed by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump during their visit – “Taj Mahal inspires awe, a timeless testament to the rich and diverse beauty of Indian culture! Thank you, India”
5:19 pm: Donald Trump and wife Melania pose infront of the Taj Mahal.
Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/BDZVQbHJ2T
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
5:13 pm: President Doald Trump and FLOTUS Melania Trump take a tour of the Taj Mahal.
Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/DOd4tu8iOQ
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
5:07 pm: US President Donald Trump writes in the visitor’s book at the Taj Mahal.
5:03 pm: US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the iconic Taj Mahal.
Agra: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/jjyrHrC1Yz
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
4:50 pm: US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump to shortly arrive at the Taj Mahal in Agra.
4:49 pm: “Agra is ready to welcome US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump,” tweets Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.
अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति श्री @realDonaldTrump जी एवं फर्स्ट लेडी श्रीमती @MELANIATRUMP जी के स्वागत के लिए आगरा है तैयार। pic.twitter.com/2XMLZpMNFi
— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) February 24, 2020
4:49 pm: Over 3,000 artistes spread over 21 designated designated areas will also present dance forms of Brij, Awadh and other regions, like Krishna Lila.
Agra: Artists perform, students line the streets as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump head to the Taj Mahal. pic.twitter.com/ezHd5pf2Vq
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
4:32 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump and Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner leave for Taj Mahal.
4:26 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra.
Uttar Pradesh: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump received by UP Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in Agra. pic.twitter.com/d53DDzMi35
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
4:00 pm: US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive at the Taj Mahal complex at 5:15 pm and will spend about an hour at the 17th century historical monument built Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan.
3:45 pm: Donald and Melania Trump to reach Agra shortly.
3:15 pm:
#WATCH US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump on being asked if she enjoyed the ‘Namaste Trump’ event: Spectacular! pic.twitter.com/L8Q87GcQTj
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
2:40 pm: “US is India’s largest export partner. We have the most number of military exercise with US…US is India’s biggest partner in R&D. India’s digital economy will provide good space for US to invest in India. India and US are natural partners. We are together in our fight against terror. We are inspired by a long term vision. Our cooperations will grow and we will fulfill the dreams of our nations. We are glad that we could have you and your family President Trump,” said PM Modi and closed the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.
2:33 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes the stage to thank US President Donald Trump for his address. “What you have said about India and its history and culture. I thank you for your acknowledgment. President Trump has not just honored Indians in India but also Indians in US. Trust between nations is important. In India, we say trust is where friendship is unshakable. I have seen how relations between India and US have grown. When I had visited US, Trump told me that India has a true friend in the White House. I am happy that US is a partner in India’s progress,” said PM Modi.
2:30 pm:
US President Donald Trump: Our relationship with Pakistan is a very good one. Thanks to these efforts we are beginning to see signs of big progress with Pakistan & we are hopeful for reduced tensions, greater stability & the future of harmony for all of the nations of South Asia. https://t.co/ToVlATFyzl
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
2:15 pm: “I thank you for the contribution that you have made to my beloved country. USA’s economy is booming. I have come to India to expand our relations. PM and I will continue our dialogue to deepen the relation between our countries. Our relations took a new turn when the Indian and US military has a joint exercise – Tiger Triumph. We make the best military hardware and we now deal with India. Tomorrow we will sign a three billion dollar defence deal. We want India to become our premier defence partner,” Trump said regarding a defence deal.
2:10 pm: “India gives hope to humanity. In just 70 years, India has become the largest democracy and has become one of the greatest nations in the world. Under PM Modi, villages in India have access to electricity. Over 300 million more have got internet connection. India will soon become the home to the world’s largest middle class. What is impressive is that India has achieved all this as a democracy and as a tolerant country. India’s achievement is unrivaled,” President Trump added.
2:05 pm:
US President Donald Trump: 5 months ago the United States welcomed your great Prime Minister at a giant football stadium in Texas and today India welcomes us at the world’s largest cricket stadium right here in Ahmedabad. #NamasteTrump pic.twitter.com/gsreWbLqWm
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
2:00 pm: President Trump addresses the crowd at Motera Stadium after PM Modi’s welcome speech. “The First Lady and I have travelled 8000kms to say that America loves India and we respect India. It is a profound honour to be in Motera in this beautiful stadium. Thank you for your spectacular welcome. Melania and my family will remember this forever,” Trump said.
1:55 pm: “One is the land of the free, the other considers the whole world its guest. There is the statue of liberty in US and we have the Statue of Unity. Our rich diversity, the unity within this diversity and vibrancy of diversity is shared between India and US. President Trump has a huge vision. The world knows what he has done forUSA. It is a great honour to have Melania Trump in India. You have worked for a Healthy America,” said PM Modi.
1:53 pm: “The arrival of POTUS, FLOTUS, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner gives the Indo-US ties a familial touch and adds warmth to it. I think today we can see history being repeated. Five months ago, I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’ and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad,” PM Modi said.
1:49 pm: “You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you,” PM Modi said during his address at the packed the Motera stadium.
1:48 pm: “I think today we can see history being repeated. 5 months back I started my US trip with ‘Howdy Modi’ and today my friend President Donald Trump is starting his Indian trip with ‘Namaste Trump’ here in Ahmedabad,” said PM Modi during his welcome speech.
1:45 pm:
#WATCH live: US President Donald Trump and PM Narendra Modi speak at ‘Namaste Trump’ event at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad https://t.co/arJBVLFAJu
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
1:41 pm:
Glimpses of the ‘Great Grand Roadshow’ as #IndiaWelcomesTrump#NamasteyTrump #TrumpInIndia @realDonaldTrump @POTUS @FLOTUS pic.twitter.com/04nQu0F7TI
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 24, 2020
1:35 pm: US President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka arrives at Motera Stadium ahead of the ‘Namaste Trump’ event.
1:25 pm: US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, CM Vijay Rupnai and Governor Acharya Devvrat also present.
1:25 pm:
Gujarat: US President Donald Trump and the First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Motera Stadium, in Ahmedabad. #NamasteTrump event to be held here shortly. pic.twitter.com/Eg9rOyqH7e
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
1:00 pm:
#WATCH live: US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and PM Modi on their way from Sabarmati Ashram to Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad (courtesy: DD) https://t.co/Gig9v3LedR
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
12:50 pm: US President Donald Trump writes a message in the visitors’ book at the Sabarmati Ashram, ‘To my great friend Prime Minister Modi…Thank You, Wonderful Visit!’
12:40 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spin the Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram.
12:35 pm: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Sabarmati Ashram.
12:30 pm: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Sabarmati Ashram. US President Donald Trump to arrive at the Ashram shortly.
12:20 pm:
Ahmedabad: US President Donald Trump’s cavalcade enroute Sabarmati Ashram from the airport. #TrumpInIndia https://t.co/deeoDyzCcW pic.twitter.com/7cSeUNh1pC
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
12:06 pm: PM Modi welcomes President Trump to India with a hug.
Welcome to India @realDonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/EOweSVwnXG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2020
11:54 am: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport to receive US President Donald Trump.
11:50 am: US President Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka Trump arrives in Ahmedabad.
11:50 am: The view of the packed Motera Stadium.
Gujarat: Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will speak at the ‘Namaste Trump’ event later today. pic.twitter.com/KgNggBCOLl
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
11:48 am: PM Modi responded to President Trump’s Hindi tweet.
अतिथि देवो भव: https://t.co/mpccRkEJCE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2020
11:45 am:
#WATCH live from Gujarat: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive in Ahmedabad. https://t.co/xZJn4qg80b
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
11:38 am:
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump land in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. They will participate in #NamasteyTrump event at Motera Stadium today. pic.twitter.com/I7Dr1myQ2V
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
11:30 am: President Trump retweets video that shows him as Bahubali.
Look so forward to being with my great friends in INDIA! https://t.co/1jdk3AW6fG
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 22, 2020
11:20 am: Dancers perform at the Motera Stadium
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of dancers performing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump&First Lady Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/SUlo0pDC8h
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
11:15 am:
Two years after joining @narendramodi at the Global Entrepreneurial Summit in Hyderabad, I am honored to return to India with @POTUS and @FLOTUS to celebrate that the grand friendship between the world’s two largest democracies has never been stronger! ?? ?? pic.twitter.com/r1d5fl9mtq
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) February 23, 2020
11:05 am:
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of dancers performing at Motera Stadium in Ahmedabad, ahead of the arrival of US President Donald Trump&First Lady Melania Trump. pic.twitter.com/b28Ts66IDF
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
10:50 am: PM Modi will receive Trump and US First Lady Melania Trump upon their arrival aboard the Air Force One flight, scheduled to land here at around 11.40 am, officials said.
10:40 am: Taj Mahal is decked up with flowers ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival in Agra. Earlier, Tombs got ‘mud pack’ therapy and chandeliers were refurbished.
10:35 am:
#WATCH: Gujarat: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Ahmedabad. US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump, along with with a high-level delegation, is arriving here today. pic.twitter.com/eVkxLON4Mz
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
10:15 am: “We look forward to coming to India. We are on the way, we will meet everyone in a few hours,” US President Donald Trump tweets in Hindi.
हम भारत आने के लिए तत्पर हैं । हम रास्ते में हैँ, कुछ ही घंटों में हम सबसे मिलेंगे!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 24, 2020
10:00 am: Hours before the visit of US President Donald Trump to Agra today, the entry to the Taj Mahal will be closed to visitors at 11:30am.
9:45 am: Artists from Jammu and Kashmir perform near Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad ahead of US President Donald Trump’s arrival.
#WATCH Gujarat: A group of dance performers from Jammu and Kashmir perform near Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad. They are one of the artists who will perform during the road show of US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump today. pic.twitter.com/7H7zjqvQCY
— ANI (@ANI) February 24, 2020
9:30 am:
Departing for India with Melania! pic.twitter.com/sZhb3E1AoB
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 23, 2020
9:30 am:
India awaits your arrival @POTUS @realDonaldTrump!
Your visit is definitely going to further strengthen the friendship between our nations.
See you very soon in Ahmedabad. https://t.co/dNPInPg03i
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 24, 2020
India looks forward to welcoming @POTUS @realDonaldTrump.
It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad! https://t.co/fAVx9OUu1j
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 23, 2020
9:15 am: A huge crowd turns up outside the Motera stadium in Ahmedabad as entry of visitors begins. The Motera stadium or the Sardar Patel Cricket stadium will host US President Donald Trump for the ‘Namaste Trump’ event today.
9:00 am: US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are all set to visit Agra and Ahmedabad on the first day of their maiden visit to India.
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