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Letter Published in The National UAE on 24Sep 19 Trump shows strong US-Indian ties I write to you in reference to your article Howdy, Modi: Donald Trump to join Indian-American extravaganza in Texas (September 22), on the recent meeting between US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the city of Houston, Texas.It was heartening to see the event attended by more than 50,000 Indian-Americans and dignitaries from the US. Mr Trump welcomed his Indian counterpart and congratulated Mr Modi on his mammoth victory in the recent Lok Sabha elections. Various senators and congressmen applauded Indian Americans’ contribution to American society whether it is in business, IT, energy, sport or any other field.This was an opportunity for the US to recognise the significance of the Indian community in America, not only in Texas but all over the US.In a speech, Mr Modi thanked Mr Trump and the people of US for such a wonderfully warm welcome for him.The main purpose of Mr Modi’s visit to US has been to reaffirm ties with Mr Trump and a joint commitment to fight terrorism.K Ragavan, Bengaluru