Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked United States President Donald Trump for his Diwali greetings, following a telephonic conversation between the two leaders on the occasion of the festival of lights. "Thank you, President Trump, for your phone call and warm Diwali greetings. During initial remarks, the US President praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling him a "great person" and a "great friend", while highlighting US-India ties in trade and regional peace. "He's a great person, and he's become a great friend of mine over the years," the US President added. Highlighting the symbolic importance of the festival, President Trump said, " In a few moments, we'll light the diya as a symbol of faith in the victory of light over darkness...