Obama in India-Day 3

US President Barack Obama left New Delhi for Indonesia on November 9, ending his three-day visit to India, during which he announced support for New Delhi's bid for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council and asked Pakistan to bring perpetrators of 26/11 attacks to justice. Obama and his wife Michelle were given a warm send-off by Minister-in-Waiting Salman Khursheed, Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao and other officials. In this picture, US President Barack Obama greets the Indian delegation present at the airport in the traditional Indian way of namaste. (AP Photo)

US President Barack Obama with India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at a state dinner at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on November 8. (AP Photo)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama meet Indian President Pratibha Patil at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

US President Barack Obama is seated between India's President Prathiba Patil and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the start of a state dinner at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (AP Photo)

The Obamas arrive for a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, flanked by guards on either side of their car.

US President Barack Obama inspects the guard of honour during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Presidential Palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov 8, 2010. Obama is on a three-day visit to the world's largest democracy.(AP Photo)

Obama receives the ceremonial guard of honour.

US President Barack Obama listens to his national anthem during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential palace in New Dehli on November 8, 2010. (AFP Photo)

President Barack Obama walks with Indian President Prathiba Patil,during an official arrival ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi, India Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. (AP Photo)

President Barack Obama,shakes hands with Indian President Pratibha Patil during a ceremonial reception at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov 8, 2010. Obama is on a three-day visit to the world's largest democracy. (AP Photo)

President Pratibha Patil looks on as Prime Minister Manmohan Singh greets US First Lady Michelle Obama during a ceremonial reception at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI Photo)

The Obamas are being greeted by President Pratibha Patil.

Manmohan Singh warmly greets Obama.

President Obama is all smiles.The Obamas look quite happy with the Indian hospitality.

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur as they arrive at Rashtrapati Bahavan in New Dehli on November 8, 2010. President Barack Obama will set out his vision for US relations with India today, after raising expectations among his hosts by billing the friendship as "indispensable" to future peace and prosperity. (AFP PHOTO)

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's wife Gursharan Kaur, Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, US First Lady Michelle Obama, US President Barack Obama and Indian President Pratibha Patil listen to Obama's speech during a welcoming ceremony at the Presidential palace in New Dehli on November 8, 2010. (AFP PHOTO)

US President Barack Obama, and first lady Michelle Obama, arrive to offer floral tributes at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov 8, 2010. Obama is on a three-day visit to the world's largest democracy. (AP Photo)

President Barack Obama, and First Lady Michelle Obama lay a wreath at Raj Ghat, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. (AP Photo)

US President Barack Obama (C) and First Lady Michelle Obama (L) spread rose petals after participating in a wreath laying ceremony at Raj Ghat, the memorial to independent leader Mahatma Gandhi, in New Dehli on November 8, 2010. (AFP Photo)

US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama paying homage at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat in New Delhi on Monday. (PTI Photo)

US President Barack Obama,and first lady Michelle Obama, pay their respects after placing a wreath at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. Obama is on a three-day visit to the world's largest democracy. (AP Photo)

President Barack Obama, extends his hand to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as he arrives for bilateral talks at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov 8, 2010. Obama is on a three-day visit to the world's largest democracy. (AP Photo)

US President Barack Obama, is received by Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, as he arrives for bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov 8, 2010.

US President Barack Obama, second right, and India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh walk together before a joint news conference at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India, Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. (AP Photo)

The Indo-US delegation met for bilateral talks at the Hyderabad House. Here the ministers from the two sides can be seen.

The camaraderie between the US President and the Indian Prime Minister was very evident. After their joint address Obama hugged Manmohan Singh and made it clear, yet again, for the benefit of all those present and for the world to see the importance he attaches to the relationship between the two countries. (AP Photo)