New Delhi: President of United States Barack Obama said on Friday that it is the time opportune to realize his vision for India and US as “True Global Partners”.
In an interview to media group, President Obama said, “Now, Prime Minister (Narendra) Modi’s election and his commitment to a new chapter in the relationship between our countries gives us an opportunity to further energise our partnership.”
He also said, “I’d like to think that the stars are aligned to finally realise the vision I outlined in (the Indian) parliament (during last visit) – India and America as true global partners. That’s why I accepted the generous invitation to become the first US president to attend Republic Day as the chief guest.”
A joint session of Parliament had been addressed by Obama during his last visit to New Delhi in November 2010.
Notify that Obama is scheduled to arrive India on Jan 25 on a three-day visit during which he will be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade.
He said he was looking forward to his meetings with “President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Modi and the Indian people in celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Indian Constitution”.
He had described his India visit as “an opportunity to work with Modi to make concrete progress.”
Obama hoped to embark on a new era in the history of bilateralism between the two countries.
Bureau Report
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