PM Modi, Donald Trump New York Meet: Trump earlier praised PM Modi at "Howdy, Modi!" (File Photo)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump met today and began a bilateral meeting on the fourth day of PM Modi's US visit. The bilateral meeting comes days after President Trump gave a speech praising the Prime Minister at "Howdy, Modi!" a grand event held in US' Houston. At the event, PM Modi and President Trump, along with several US Congressmen, took turns to praise the strength of the ties between US and India. The bilateral holds significance as there is a possibility of both the leaders signing a limited trade deal.
The meeting between the two takes place after President Trump concluded his speech at the UN General Assembly.
India will also host a special session on Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary celebrations, where around half a dozen world leaders are expected to speak. India will also dedicate the Gandhi Solar Park which will have 193 solar panels on the roof of the UN headquarters at New York, with one solar panel for each country.
A UN stamp to honour Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary will also be released after the bilateral meeting.
Here are the LIVE Updates on the bilateral meeting between PM Modi, Trump at New York:
"Memories from Houston, where history was made," tweets PMO
READ HERE: Sure PM Modi Can Handle It, Says Trump On Terrorism From PakUS President Donald Trump -- facing pointed questions from the media today after his yesterday's comments on terrorism and Pakistan -- today emphasized the need for dialogue between India and Pakistan. Ahead of their bilateral meet, President Trump had addressed a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
WATCH: "Maybe he is the Father of India," says Trump
"Maybe he is the Father of India," says Trump
WATCH: "PM Modi, PM Khan will get along when they get to know each other," says Donald Trump
"I really believe that Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Khan will get along when they get to know each other," said Donald Trump
"My personal chemistry (with PM Modi) is good as it can get," said Donald Trump
"My personal chemistry (with PM Modi) is good as it can get," said Donald Trump
"PM Modi, PM Khan will get along when they get to know each other," says Donald Trump
"PM Modi and PM Khan will get along when they get to know each other," says Donald Trump
"President Trump is not just a good friend to me but a good friend to India," says PM Modi
"President Trump is not just a good friend to me but a good friend to India," says PM Modi
"India-US trade will reach 60 billion," says PM Modi
"India-US trade will reach 60 billion," says PM Modi
"Friendship based on shared values," says PM Modi
"America is a very dear friend. Our friendship is based on shared values," says PM Modi
WATCH: "He is a great friend of India's," says PM Modi on Donald Trump
PM Narendra Modi, Donald Trump Bilateral Meeting: "People went crazy, PM Modi was like Elvis," says Trump
"People went crazy, PM Modi was like Elvis," says Donald Trump, on "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston
PM Modi, Trump Meeting: "Modi is like the father of India," said Trump
"Modi is like the father of India," said Trump
PM Modi, Trump meet: Had a very good meeting with Imran Khan: Donald Trump
Had a very good meeting with PM Khan, says Trump
Iran would have to be on the top of the list (on terrorism), Trump added
PM Modi, Trump Meet: We will have a trade deal very soon, says Donald Trump
We will have a trade deal very soon, says Donald Trump
BREAKING: Trump, PM Modi Meet in New York: Had fruitful discussions with President Donald Trump, says PM Modi
Had fruitful discussions with President Donald Trump, says PM Modi
BREAKING: PM Modi, Donald Trump kick off bilateral meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN session in New York
PM Modi, Donald Trump kick off bilateral meeting in New York on the sidelines of the UN session in New York
PM Modi, Donald Trump meet on the sidelines of the UN session in New York
PM Modi, Donald Trump meet on the sidelines of the UN session in New York, tweets Prime Minister's Office
BREAKING: PM Modi has reached the venue for the bilateral meet
PM Modi has reached the venue for the bilateral meet
Donald Trump had again offered to mediate over Kashmir
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday once again made a pitch to help resolve differences between India and Pakistan, in the fourth offer at mediation which India has strongly opposed so far.
"I think as far as Pakistan is concerned, India, they're talking, I'm certainly willing to help. I think they would in a certain way like my help. But they've to both want it. They have very different views and I'm concerned about it," he told reporters ahead of his address to the UN General Assembly.
The statement comes less than 24 hours after Mr Trump, with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan by his side, renewed his offer of arbitration on Kashmir.
India responded curtly to the offer, saying its position - that there can be no third-party mediation - is known.
The Foreign Ministry urged the media to wait for Tuesday, when President Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are set to meet for talks.
Donald Trump to meet with PM Narendra Modi soon after addressing the UN General Assembly
Donald Trump to meet with PM Narendra Modi soon after addressing the UN General Assembly
Donald Trump is currently speaking at the UN General Assembly
Donald Trump is currently speaking at the UN General Assembly