US President Barack Obama made a strong appeal for religious freedom at a town hall-style meeting in Delhi on Tuesday, weighing in on one of India's most controversial topics as he wound up a three-day visit.
India and the US broke the logjams that had been proving a hurdle on the implementation of the civil-nuclear deal signed in 2009. The ball is now in the court of the companies that are expected to fructify it. Significant agreements were also made on several other fronts, including the defence, economic ties, climate change and renewable energy.
US President Barack Obama today addressed the media at the banquet in Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
When President Barack Obama landed in Delhi this morning, he was received by Prime Minster Modi, who broke with protocol to drive to the airport.
US President Barack Obama was given a ceremonial welcome after his arrival today in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol to receive him at the airport.
"We want to trade even more," US President Barack Obama said today as the two-way commerce between America and India touched a record USD 100 billion.
The President of the United States of America, Barack Obama, accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama, is visiting India from 25-27 January 2015. The President of India and the Prime Minister of India welcomed the U.S. President as the Chief Guest at India's 66th Republic Day celebrations, the first U.S. President to grace this historic event.
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