US President Donald Trump displayed warmth and camaraderie towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the United States, further strengthening the bond between the two leaders and deepening ties between the two nations.

Upon PM Modi's arrival at the White House on Thursday (local time), President Trump greeted him with a warm hug, setting the tone for their meeting.

As they met, President Trump expressed his appreciation, saying, "We missed you; we missed you a lot," reflecting the strong and cordial relationship that dates back to Trump's first term in 2017.

In a gesture beyond diplomatic formalities, President Trump presented PM Modi with a copy of his book, Our Journey Together, which features several photos from their past interactions, including the 'Howdy Modi' and 'Namaste Trump' events.

The US President also inscribed a personal message in the book, writing, "Mr. Prime Minister, You Are Great," further emphasising their mutual respect.

During their discussions, President Trump pulled out a chair for PM Modi, showing his warmth and regard for the Prime Minister.

The US President also introduced PM Modi to key officials, including US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk.

The Indian delegation, including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, and India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra, arrived at the White House soon after PM Modi.