Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said the ties between the US and India are not government to government but are people-centric and "people to people". In a joint press statement with US President Donald Trump, who will leave India tonight after a two-day visit, PM Modi said, Yesterday, President Trump received a historical welcome in Motera that will be remembered forever." President Trump said he is "optimistic of a trade deal" with India. Earlier today, President Trump received a ceremonial welcome at the presidential palace Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning before talks with PM Modi over defence and trade deals on a packed day in Delhi, where he arrived last night after visiting Ahmedabad and Agra. He is also expected to address the media at 5 pm.
