Sudhir Parikh, a medical doctor and long-time community leader, said India is moving forward under Modi's leadership. Modi "correctly believes that the Indian diaspora can make a big difference between US and India relations." On Modi's first bilateral meeting with Trump, Parikh said he expects the two leaders to discuss bilateral defence deals, the H1B visa and other immigration issues and the Paris climate deal. "Modi is an excellent politician and is almost like a businessman. He knows how to handle other businessmen. Trump is a businessman. I am sure they will connect with each other," he said.