United States President Donald Trump expressed his admiration for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi describing him as the “nicest looking guy” and “like a father figure”. He also stated that a trade agreement between the US and India is imminent.

Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in South Korea on Wednesday, Trump said, “Going to do a trade deal with India soon.”

The 79-year-old American leader added, “I have great respect for Prime Minister Modi,” while addressing delegates at the summit.

He went on to describe Modi as “a very good-looking man” and “like a father figure.”

"Prime Minister Modi is the nicest looking guy. He looks like you'd like to have a father like. He’s a killer. He's tough as hell. No, we will fight. Whoa, is this the same man that I know?” Trump added. 

Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday ahead of high-stakes meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit takes place in the southeastern city of Gyeongju.

After departing Tokyo onboard Air Force One earlier in the day, Trump landed at Gimhae International Airport in the southeastern city of Busan.

(with inputs from ANI)