US president-elect Donald Trump praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his work, when he took time out from planning the transition to his presidency in January, next year to meet with his Indian business partners.

Sagar Chordia, director of Panchshil Realty, said that, "He (Donald Trump) was praising Modiji as always and added that he is doing a great job." Trump expects to strengthen and expand relationship between United States and India, he added.

The New York business tycoon Trump met Sagar Chordia,Atul Chordia and Kalpesh Mehta at Trump Tower, New York. The discussion between Trump and his Indian partners revolved around Indian economy and Modi.

Trump was accompanied by his sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr and daughter Ivanka during the discussions.  Mehta is managing partner of Tribeca Developers, Trump's India representative responsible for supporting the brand in the country.

Currently, the New York billionaire Trump has five luxury projects in India including an under-construction 300-apartment project in Mumbai's Lower Parel with the Lodha Group and a Trump Tower, a 46-apartment block with Panchshil Realty in Pune.

"We didn't get a chance to talk about currency demonetisation with Mr Trump. But, his kids knew about it and they termed it as an incredibly bold move," Mehta said.

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