Describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's surprise visit to Lahore as a significant development in the ties between India and Pakistan, mainstream American media today said it is likely to add momentum to a tentative reconciliation process between them. <br/><br/>The Wall Street Journal said PM Modi's surprise move is likely to add momentum to a tentative reconciliation process between the nuclear-armed neighbours, while The Chicago Tribune noted it as potential sign of thawing relations. <br/><br/>The Time magazine called it the biggest surprise of all of Modi's diplomatic moves since he came to power on May 26, 2014. <br/><br/>The popular National Public Radio said that this was the first trip to Pakistan by an Indian head of state in a decade and could be a sign of improving relations between the two neighbours. <br/><br/>According to The Los Angeles Times, with his Lahore visit PM Modi breathed new life into a long troubled relationship. <br/><br/>Richard N Hass, president, Council on Foreign Relations, a top US think-tank called it Unexpected but welcome visit.