PRESIDENT OBAMA IN NEW DELHI PART ONE — President Obama arrived in New Delhi on Sunday morning for a three-day visit aimed at forging agreements with India to work together to curb climate change and to break through an impasse that has blocked civilian nuclear cooperation for years. When President Obama walked off Air Force One here Sunday morning, he was greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who walked up to Obama and gave him a big hug. The airport meeting, a break from tradition, and embrace comes as the two countries are looking to reinvigorate a relationship that had stagnated in recent years -- and one that both men hope will benefit from a personal rapport they developed last year. Obama was welcomed in a lavish greeting at the presidential palace, including a 21-gun salute, his limo trailed by dozens of men on horseback. Asked about the reception, Obama said, Its hard to match this one. Asked if he was honored by the invitation to be there, he said, It is a great honor and we are so grateful for the extraordinary hospitality. But officials are hoping that the personal relationship yields more than honor and hospitality, but political and policy gains. “Our hope is that the chemistry between the leaders and the personal relationship can lead to positive outcomes for our country,” Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said. “And so it’s worth the investment in the relationship with the country, the leader, and the people of India.” As Obama arrived, Indian media is reporting that the two countries have reached an accord on nuclear liability in the event of an accident and the tracking of nuclear suppliers. The White House did not comment on the reports ... more to come ...
Posted on: Sun, 25 Jan 2015 12:43:01 +0000
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