Washington sources reported that greeting people on the occasion of Diwali, US President Donald Trump said the festival of lights is a special opportunity to reflect on the bond of friendship between India and the United States. Meanwhile Donald Trump said First Lady Melania joins him in sending their best wishes for a very happy and memorable Diwali.
Accordingly he also recognized the "extraordinary" contributions of Indian-Americans in the development of the United States. President Trump said in a special Diwali message issued on Wednesday that "Diwali is a special opportunity to reflect on the bond of friendship between the United States and India".
He said "We recognize the extraordinary contributions of Indian-Americans to the strength and success of our nation, where their achievements in business and industry, public service, education, scientific research, and other fields continue to represent the very best of our American virtues and the spirit of the Diwali season”. Furthermore asserting that Diwali is a joyous and spiritual time marked by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists, Donald Trump said lighting of lamps on the occasion symbolizes the true meaning of Diwali, which is triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.
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