Donald Trump gifts PM Modi 'Journey Together' photobook, personalises it with "Mr Prime Minister, you are great"
Agencies2/14/2025

US President Donald Trump presented "great friend for a long time" Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a personalised book capturing their camaraderie over the years, during the meeting of the two leaders at the White House in Washington DC on February 13.

The book "Our Journey Together" features photos from the historic "Howdy Modi" and "Namaste Trump" events. On the cover page of the book the President of the United States wrote "Mr Prime Minister, You are great!." along with his signature.

Earlier on Prime Minister Modi's arrival at the White House, Trump welcomed him with a hug and the words, "We missed you a lot."

Trump has always spoken about his friendship with PM Modi. Addressing a joint press conference, the US President introduced PM Modi as "a terrific man, a great leader," adding that the largest democracy and the oldest democracy "India and US share great unity."

PM Modi, on his part, thanked "my friend" President Trump said that both leaders together resolve that they "will together march towards progress and prosperity of our nations."

Further, he said that when US the world's oldest democracy and India the largest democracy come together, "We make 1+1 =11 not 2, and this is the power of 11 that is going to work for the welfare of humanity."

Meanwhile, Al Mason, a close aide to President Trump and advisor on geopolitics, praised the strong bond between the two leaders, likening them to a "university of politics" that other world leaders could learn from.

"Many world leaders will have to train and graduate in President Trump's and PM Modi's University of Politics, the textbooks of which will include courses on both President Trump's and PM Modi's landslide victories, their friendship, their sharp brain power, instant political instincts, fierce determination, robust energy, self-confidence, passionately connecting with all kinds of voters, tirelessly fighting everyday challenges, their far sight, his vision, their showmanship, and above all their larger than life persona and infectious charm, all of which are unmatched by any global leader, or past Indian Prime Ministers and past US presidents," Mason said.

"Many global political courses seriously plan to include lectures and case studies on President Trump's and Prime Minister Modi's victories," said Mason, a New York-based entrepreneur.

Mason praised the lasting impact of Trump's "MAGA" brand and PM Modi's vision for India, saying they have become an integral part of the hearts and minds of Americans and Indians alike, and will shape the future of US and Indian politics.

"President Trump's MAGA brand and PM Modi's Make India Great Again (MIGA) are now cemented in the minds and hearts of most Americans and Indians, and will dominate US politics for generations to come. Trump and Modi live in the hearts and minds of their people. The same is the very reason President Trump and PM Modi are the choice of the people, the voice of the people and the savior of the people. Therefore, the Trump Doctrine of America First, and Modi's Doctrine of India First, which has struck a mighty chord with all kinds of American and Indian voters, will be the benchmark for winning future elections for both the US and India," Mason said.

Notably, PM Modi on Friday drew a parallel between India's "Viksit Bharat" vision and the "Make America Great Again" (MAGA) slogan in the United States, coining the term "Make India Great Again" (MIGA).

Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi noted that India and the US have formed a "MEGA" partnership to drive prosperity for both nations.

"President Trump often talks about MAGA. In India, we are working towards a Viksit Bharat, which in American context translates into MIGA. And together, the India-USA have a MEGA partnership for prosperity!" the Prime Minister posted.

 


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