New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: A day before the arrival of Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday welcomed the US President, saying that India is "looking forward" for his visit.
"India looks forward to welcoming US President Donald Trump. It is an honour that he will be with us tomorrow, starting with the historic programme in Ahmedabad!," PM Modi said in a tweet on Sunday afternoon.
PM Modi was responding to tweet by Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani, which said that "entire Gujarat speaks in one voice -- NamasteTrump."
Earlier this month, PM Modi had said that he is 'extremely delighted' that Trump will visit India. "India will accord a memorable welcome to our esteemed guests. This visit is a very special one and it will go a long way in further cementing India-USA friendship," he had said.
US President Donald Trump, along with his wife and First Lady Melania Trump, arrive in India on February 24 for a two-day visit. He will travel to Ahmedabad where he will address a mega crowd with PM Modi at the 'Namaste Trump' event. Trump will also visit Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
After Sabarmati, Trump will visit Delhi where he is expected to hold talks with the Indian delegation.
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Then on Tuesday, the US President will get a ceremonial welcome at the Rashtrapati Bhawan as per protocol. He will also meet executives of Indian companies -- with business interests in the United States during his visit to the capital -- at an event organised by the US embassy in Delhi. The companies expected to be represented at the meeting include the Indian oil and gas company Reliance Industries, Tata Sons, Bharat Forge, Mahindra and Mahindra.
Trump's visit will conclude with an early banquet dinner, following which he will depart for Washington.