 "Watch: Donald Trump participates in Diwali celebrations at White House, calls PM Modi 'a great friend'")
US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday, during which he extended wishes to the people of India and said he had a phone call with his “great friend” Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
“Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India. I just spoke to your Prime Minister today. Had a great conversation. We talked about trade… He’s very interested in that. Although we did talk a little while ago about let’s have no wars with Pakistan. The fact that trade was involved, I was able to talk about that. And we have no war with Pakistan and India. That was a very, very good thing,” Trump said at the event.
“He’s a great person, and he’s become a great friend of mine over the years,” the US President added. The event was attended by Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, US Envoy to India Sergio Gor, FBI Director Kash Patel and several Indian-American executives of tech companies.
Highlighting the symbolic importance of the festival, President Trump said, " In a few moments, we’ll light the diya as a symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness… It’s knowledge over ignorance and good over evil. During Diwali, the revellers recall ancient stories of enemies defeated, obstacles removed, and captives freed."
He further added that the Diya’s flame reminds everyone “to seek the path of wisdom and to work with diligence and to always give thanks for our many blessings.”
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Meanwhile, PM Modi has confirmed talking to Trump. He said, “Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings. On this festival of lights, may our two great democracies continue to illuminate the world with hope and stand united against terrorism in all its forms. "
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