India, Oct. 22 -- Several Indian dignitaries took part in the Diwali celebrations that US President Donald Trump hosted at the Oval Office in White House on Wednesday. Among them was Indian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra.

Trump acknowledged everyone present one-by-one, but when it came to Vinay Kwatra, he had some trouble pronouncing the Indian ambassador's last name.

"I'm honoured to be joined by the Indian ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatruu," Trump could be heard saying in a video. The Indian ambassador, who was standing just next to Trump's table, then politely corrected him. Trump then moved on to the newly-appointed US ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, and said, "This is a nice, easy name", a remark that sparked...