Trump enjoyed hosting Modi during US visit: US (Lead)

Washington Aug 4 (IANS) The US has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi s US visit as "lovely" and that President Donald Trump "enjoyed hosting" the Indian leader.

State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert in answer to a question at a briefing on Thursday said: "I know we had a lovely visit with Mr. Modi. It was certainly wonderful to have him here in the United States. I know the President enjoyed hosting him as did the Secretary as well."

Asked if UN Ambassador and Indian-American Nikki Haley would be raising the issue of India s permanent Security Council membership at the United Nations Nauert said: "I believe she is. I would have to double-check with her office. I can certainly do that and get back with you."

The India-US joint statement issued after Prime Minister Modi s meeting with US President Donald Trump in June specifically mentioned the US support for India s bid for a permanent seat on the UN Security Council.

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