Photos: US President Donald Trump arrives in India on two-day visit
Updated On Feb 24, 2020 06:32 PM IST
US president Donald Trump concluded the first leg of his two-day visit to India with a speech at the Motera stadium - world's biggest cricket ground. Trump, accompanied by first lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and top brass of his administration, arrived in Ahmedabad around 11.40 am for the first-leg of his trip. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the US president at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel international airport in Ahmedabad. The leaders then participated in ‘Namaste Trump’ rally at the Motera Stadium.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes US President Donald Trump and first Lady Melania Trump, on their arrival at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad. Trump began his two-day India visit on Monday. He arrived in Ahmedabad around 11.40am for the first-leg of his trip. (PTI)
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The leaders are scheduled to participate in ‘Namaste Trump’ rally at the Motera Stadium. Immediately after attending the rally, Trump will be flying to Agra so that he and first Lady Melania Trump can spend about an hour at the Taj Mahal before sunset. The delegation is then scheduled to fly to Delhi, where Trump and PM Modi will hold talks on Tuesday. (Al Drago / REUTERS)
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US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit the Gandhi Ashram in Ahmedabad. Trump signed the guest book, referring to Modi as “my great friend” and thanking him for a “wonderful visit.” (Al Drago / REUTERS)
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Ivanka Trump, the daughter and adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, interacts with guests during the 'Namaste Modi' event at Sardar Patel Stadium in Ahmedabad. (Aijaz Rahi / AP)
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US President Donald Trump with first Lady Melania Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad on Monday. Amid tight security, Donald Trump and Narendra Modi held a 22km roadshow in Ahmedabad. After a brief stopover at Sabarmati Ashram, the Trumps and the Prime Minister headed to the Motera stadium. (ANI)
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The Sardar Patel Stadium—or Motera as it is simply known—was first built in 1982 when the state government of Gujarat donated 50 acres of land for its construction. So far, Motera has held one T20I (Pakistan’s final international on Indian soil, played back in 2012), 12 Test matches and 24 ODIs—the last of which, between India and Sri Lanka in November 2014, was also the final game it hosted before it closed for reconstruction. (Alex Brandon / AP)
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US President Donald Trump speaks as Prime Minister Narendra Modi smiles during 'Namaste Trump' event. “I have travelled 8,000 miles across the globe to convey just a message that America loves India. US respects India, will be a faithful and loyal friend, “said Trump. (Money SHARMA / AFP)
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