New Delhi, Jan 23 (IANS) US President Barack Obama Friday said the time is opportune to realise his vision for India and US as "true global partners".
"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," Obama said in an interview to India Today.
"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," he added.
Obama had addressed the joint session of parliament during his last visit to New Delhi in November 2010.
Obama, who arrives here Jan 25 on a three-day visit during which he will be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade, 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".
Describing 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.
He also said he had a strong relationship with former prime minister Manmohan Singh, whom he treated as his "close partner".
"I am also proud to be the first US president to visit India twice, and that I'll be joined again by my wife Michelle," he added.
Priya Marathe: 'Pavitra Rishta's Aai was heartbroken by Priya's death, why couldn't she meet her? She revealed emotionally
Popular TV and Marathi industry actress Priya Marathe passed away after battling cancer. Priya, who left the world at the age of just 38, had made a special place for herself with her acting from the
High Court seeks a report from the Central Security Agency on the incident of Mamta's chartered plane wobbling in the sky
The Calcutta High Court has sought a detailed report from the Central Security Agency on how the chartered aircraft of Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee started to wobble in the sky while
ID blast conspiracy failed in Delhi's Ghazipur Phool Mandi, NNG team defused the bomb by pressing it into the pit
On Friday, there was a stir in Ghazipur Phool Mandi, adjacent to the border of Uttar Pradesh, due to the discovery of an unclaimed bag. On the information of the bomb in the bag, along with the
Delhi Air Pollution: Gopal Rai will hold a meeting with the Environment Department and DPCC officials, and odd-even and grape rules will be discussed.
The air quality in the national capital Delhi and the entire NCR has once again reached the severe category. Keeping this in mind, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has called a review meeting with
T20 WC: Women's T20 World Cup starts today, 10 teams will compete to become the winner, and India is a strong contender to win the title
The excitement of the Women's T20 World Cup is ready to reach its peak. It remains to be seen whether there will be a new winner in this World Cup starting on Thursday in the UAE or whether the
Dengue Cases: Dengue cases are increasing rapidly in the country, Union Health Minister gave instructions to curb them; said this
Given the increasing cases of dengue in the country, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has given orders to curb the mosquito-borne disease. He directed officials to remain fully prepared and
Now all the patients admitted to hospitals with cough, fever and cold symptoms will be examined by Covid-19
So far, 271 cases of corona have been reported in the country. In view of the increasing cases of corona, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has changed its plan to deal with it. In its
Outlook founder editor Vinod Mehta dead
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Senior journalist Vinod Mehta, founder editor of Outlook magazine, died here on Sunday, Outlook group said."Outlook Group announces with deep sadness the demise of its
Now the Supreme Court's question to the Center: What have you prepared against Corona so far? Bombay, Madhya Pradesh, Allahabad, and Delhi High Court have already made strict remarks
The Supreme Court has now shown strictness regarding the rising cases of Corona and the deteriorating situation. The court has taken notice of the shortage of oxygen, ventilators, beds and essential
The new variant of Corona found in India is N-440K quite dangerous, it can spread 10 times more than the others.
The coronavirus spread in India spreads 10 times faster than the coronavirus spread in the world and it is much more dangerous than that. The Center for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) has
