US President Donald Trump on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi a great man, however, reiterated the claim of settling the India-Pakistan war, along with seven others.
Trump made the remarks during the inaugural address at the Board Of Peace' Meeting.
While thanking India and Pakistan during his address, Trump stated that he spoke to Prime Minister Modi. "He's excited. He's watching us right now.'
"When it come to money, it's nothing like money. When it came to losing a lot of money, they said, I guess we don't want to fight..," claimed Trump.
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The US President also claimed that 11 jets were shot down. "Very expensive jets."
Trump also said that a lot of progress has been made in the relationship, and added that, "Prime Minister Modi is a great man."
Meanwhile, Trump announced a commitment of more than $7B from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, UAE, Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan and Kuwait — toward the Gaza relief package from members of the Board Of Peace at the inaugural Board Of Peace meeting at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, DC.
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"Every dollar spent is an investment in stability... We want to have a harmonious Middle East," said Trump.
Trump also announced the US was pledging USD 10 billion for the Board of Peace, but didn't specify what the money would be used for.
Trump stated that the meeting today is proof that with determined leadership, nothing is impossible.
"When I took office, the war in Gaza was raging with thousands of people being killed, and no end in sight. Today, thanks to unrelenting diplomacy, and the commitment of many of the great people in this room...the war in Gaza is over."
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