Donald Trump says that, if he's elected to the White House, there won't be any relationship more important to the US than its relationship with India.

Trump says at a Republican Hindu Coalition fundraiser Saturday night that "under a Trump admiration we are going to become even better friends."

He adds: "In fact, I'll take the word 'even' out because we are going to be best friends. There won't be any relationship more important to us."

Trump also praises Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great man" and says he looks forward to deepening diplomatic and military ties with India.