Trump to visit India later this month: White House

By Servet Gunerigok

WASHINGTON (AA) - U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to India on Feb. 24 and 25, marking his first presidential visit to South Asia’s largest country, the White House announced Monday.

Trump and First Lady Melania Trump "will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad, which is in Prime Minister [Narendra] Modi’s home state of Gujarat and played such an important role in Mahatma Gandhi’s life and leadership of the Indian independence movement," it said in a statement.

"During a phone call over the weekend, President Trump and Prime Minister Modi agreed the trip will further strengthen the United States-India strategic partnership and highlight the strong and enduring bonds between the American and Indian people," said the statement.

Modi last visited the U.S. in September to attend a major rally in Houston, Texas. Calling the event "Howdy, Modi," Trump took the stage following Modi's address.