Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday, February 14. The two leaders share a strong political bond, built on mutual respect and admiration. Their relationship has been marked by friendly gestures and warm exchanges, and this meeting was no different. Trump, once again, expressed his appreciation for Modi.
Seven Key Remarks Trump Made About PM Modi
1. ‘We missed you a lot’
To begin with, Trump welcomed Modi with a hug and said, “We missed you, we missed you a lot.” In response, Modi smiled and said, “It’s great to see you again.”
2. ‘A special man’
Moreover, Trump described Modi as “a special man.” He expressed excitement at the opportunity to welcome his “friend” to the US. He went on to emphasize that the relationship between the two countries had never been stronger under Modi’s leadership.
3. ‘A great friend for a long time’
Trump further highlighted their longstanding friendship, stating, “It has been a great honour to host PM Modi.” He continued, “We’ve had a wonderful relationship and just started up again,” reinforcing the closeness between the two.
4. ‘Tougher negotiator…not even a contest’
During the joint press conference, Trump admitted that Modi is a far tougher negotiator. He said, “He is a much tougher negotiator than me… There is not even a contest.” This remark followed Trump’s earlier mention of India’s high tariffs on American goods.
5. ‘Everybody talks about him’
In addition, Trump praised Modi’s leadership in India, noting that he is doing “a really great job.” He added, “Everybody talks about him,” signaling widespread recognition of Modi’s work.
6. ‘He’s a great leader’
Trump once again lauded Modi, calling him “a great leader.” This comment highlighted his ongoing admiration for the Indian Prime Minister’s leadership qualities.
7. ‘Mr. Prime Minister, you are great’
Finally, Trump presented Modi with a book titled Our Journey Together. In the book, Trump wrote, “Mr. Prime Minister, You Are Great,” a personal gesture that further underscored his admiration for the Indian leader.
