Washington, Feb. 15 -- The Indian American community welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with US President Donald Trump and congratulated the leaders on the substantive outcomes achieved in their first meeting in President Trump's second term.

"Prime Minister Modi is the fourth world leader that President Trump met in his first month in office, which showcases the importance and heft of the bilateral relationship," said Prem Bhandari, a prominent leader within the Indian American community.

"The camaraderie between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump grew strong during President Trump's first term as evidenced by their joint appearances at major public gatherings in Houston and Ahmedabad. And what we witnessed in Washing...