Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attends a joint press conference with European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen (not pictured), amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, in Kyiv, Ukraine September 20,

Experts suggest that the Trump-Modi meeting may not indicate Modi's endorsement of the Republican nominee. With 5 million Indian Americans, estimated 20 per cent identify as Republican.

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra said the conversation occurred as the two leaders headed together for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial.

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on his 3-day visit to the United States on Saturday, India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra recalled a heartfelt exchange between the Indian Prime Minister and former US President Barack Obama.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is well-known and praised for building relations with other country leaders, where he often shares his own experiences and stories. Officials accompanying him on his foreign visits have revealed that PM Modi connects with global leaders on a global level to bridge cultural and geopolitical differences.