US President Donald Trump has tweeted in Hindi from Air Force One that he is eagerly waiting to reach India.

"Weare eager to reach India. We are on the way and will meet everyone in a fewhours," Trump tweeted in Hindi shortly before Air Force is scheduled to land inAhmedabad where he has a packed schedule.

PrimeMinister Narendra Modi earlier tweeted that India is waiting for Trump'sarrival.

Modiin his tweet wrote after Trump left for India, "India awaits your arrival@POTUS @realDonaldTrump! Your visit is definitely going to further strengthenthe friendship between our nations. See you very soon in Ahmedabad."

In Ahmedabad, where Trump is scheduled to address the"Namaste Trump" event, people have already started filling up the MoteraStadium.

Agrand welcome awaits Trump by the Indian government whose visit is expected toboost bilateral ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister Modi will receive Trump at the airport and then drive along a route with stages featuring artists from across India. The two leaders will then participate in the "Namaste Trump" rally at the Motera Stadium.