World's biggest democracy welcomes you: PM

February 24, 2020 13:56

'Namaste' Trump, says Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his opening address at Motera stadium.

"I think today we can see history being repeated. Five months ago, I had started my American trip from #HowdyModi. Today, my friend President Trump is starting his trip from Namaste Trump in Ahmedabad.

"You are heartily welcome in the largest democracy of the world. This is Gujarat but the entire country is enthusiastic in welcoming you. The world's biggest democracy welcomes you, Mr. Trump.

"The arrival of POTUS, FLOTUS, Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner gives the Indo-US ties a familial touch and adds warmth to it.

"India-US relations are no longer just another partnership. It is a far greater and closer relationship. One is 'land of the free' the other believes the world is one family. One feels proud of 'statue of liberty' the other feels proud of 'statue of unity'

"The meaning of the name of this event - 'Namaste' is very deep. This is a word from the oldest languages of the world - Sanskrit. It means that we pay respect to not only to the person but also to the divinity inside him."

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