India, March 16 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised US President Donald Trump as a man with courage and one who makes his own decisions.

"His America First approach is similar to what I stand for India first," PM Modi said on being asked about the qualities he likes about Trump during an interview with podcast host Lex Fridman.

Referring to the 2019 'Howdy, Modi' event in Houston, Modi also shared that a gesture of Trump stands out in his memory.

"The Indian diaspora had gathered in large numbers. Both of us delivered speeches, and he sat down below, listening to me speak. Now, that's his humility. The President of the United States sat in the audience, while I spoke from the stage. That was a remarkable gesture on his part," s...