US President Donald began his address at the Motera stadiumin Ahmedabad with a 'namaste', and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his"true friend". Trump said, "America loves India, Americarespects India," in front of thousands of people. Trump said,  "All over the planet people take greatjoy in watching Bollywood films, bhangra, and classic films like DDLJ andSholay. You cheer on great cricketers like Sachin Tendulkar and ViratKohli."

Trump said they would remember India’s “remarkablehospitality”, adding "PM Modi started out as 'tea wallah', he worked as atea seller. Everybody loves him but I will tell you this, he is very tough.”

Trump said, "We have $3 billion defence deal withIndia."  

Earlier in his address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said,"India-US ties are no longer just another partnership, it's a far greatercloser relationship." The Prime Minister in opening address at Moterastadium said 'Namaste' Trump.

"New history is being created," said PM Modi,adding "Welcome to world's biggest democracy."Modi said, "Tiesbetween India and the US no longer just another partnership; it is far greaterand closer relationship."

US President Trump and PM Modi were welcomed by HomeMinister Amit Shah and Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani at the Motera stadium.

Trump and his wife also visited Sabarmati Ashram shortlyafter they landed at the Ahmedabad airport. They also wrote message invisitors' book at Sabarmati Ashram. They also put their signature in the book.

US President Donald Trump and Melania's message reads,"To my great friend Prime Minister Modi - Thank you for this wonderfulvisit!"In his 15-minute stay at the Sabarmati Ashram, President Trump andMelania Trump also spins Charkha at Sabarmati Ashram. Trump also garlanded thephotograph of Mahatma Gandhi along with PM Modi at Sabarmati Ashram.

Prior to their arrival, PM Modi and Trump took to Twitter toexpress their feelings. Responding to Trump's tweet in Hindi, saying"we'll meet everyone in a few hours", PM Modi also wrote,"Atithi Devo Bhava (Guest is god)".