Donald Trump on hate crimes, Delhi riots: ‘Modi told me his govt is working closely with Muslims’

Some key points of Donald Trump’s press meet are listed below.

• On rise in hate crimes and Modi government’s handling of Muslims:

“I got a really powerful answer from Prime Minister Modi. He said the government was working closely with the Muslims.”

• On the North-East Delhi riots:

"We did talk about religious freedom. The PM said he wants people to have religious freedom. They have worked really hard on it. I heard about the individual attacks but I did not discuss it. It is up to India."

• On Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA):

"I don't want to discuss that, I want to leave that to India. I hope they will do the right thing for the people of India."

• On Kashmir:

"India and Pakistan are working on their problem. My relationship with both PMs is strong. Anything I can do to mediate, I will. They (Pakistan) are working on Kashmir. Kashmir has been a thorn in lots of people's sight for a long time. There are two sides to every story."

• On cross-border terrorism:

"We talked a lot about it at length today. No question it is a problem. They are working on it. I said I will do whatever I can do to help because my relationship with both gentlemen (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan PM Imran Khan) is so good. Anything I can do to mediate, I would do."

• On trade tariffs:

“India has one of the highest tariffs in the world. That needs to go.”

• On Indian companies buying Venezuelan oil through third party:

“We are in the middle of taking steps. You will hear about them soon.”