385: How Does ‘Namaste Trump’ Benefit PM Modi and the US President?

Published: Feb. 24, 2020, 2:59 p.m.

The Eagle has landed, The President is in India, and day 1 of Namaste Trump has kicked off with ALL eyes on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Gujarat.

Donald Trump arrived in India on 24 February. As Air Force One touched down, the US President, first lady Melania and daughter Ivanka received a red carpet welcome complete with a display of traditional music and dance by hundreds of artists, at the airport itself.

The Modi government has spared no expense for the 2-day visit, which is Trump’s first standalone official visit to India as the US President.

Guests: Manoj Joshi, Distinguished Fellow, ORF

Vishnu Prakash, Former Ambassador

Host and Producer: Vishnu Gopinath

Editor: Shelly Walia