US President Donald Trump joined Diwali celebrations at the White House and lit diyas on Tuesday (local time). He extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.

During initial remarks, Donald Trump said, “Let me extend our warmest wishes to the people of India.” Also Read | Supreme Court told Trump’s tariffs constitute illegal $3 trillion tax

“I just spoke to your Prime Minister today. Had a great conversation. We talked about trade... He's very interested in that,” Trump said.

He added, “Although we did talk a little while ago about let's have no wars with Pakistan. The fact that trade was involved, I was able to talk about that.”

“And we have no war with Pakistan and India. That was a very, very good thing,” Trump said.

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