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[PAKFA]

India is a world power, can work together for global peace: Obama - The Times of India

NEW DELHI: US President Barack Obama on Monday said India was now a world power and the two countries can work together on issues like counter-terrorism to promote peace, stability and prosperity for the whole world.

The US President said he has undertaken the trip to India to strengthen what is already an incredible friendship that would be one of the defining partnerships of the 21st Century, to build on commercial ties and strengthen cooperation in bilateral relations and international economy.

Obama was talking to reporters after a ceremonial reception given to him at the forecourt of the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan formally kick starting his official visit.

He said that the two countries would be able to focus on issues like counter-terrorism in order to ensure that both the US and India are secure well into the future.

"My hope is that during these discussions between myself and Prime Minister, myself and President and other members of the Indian delegation, we will be able to build on the commercial ties that we already have, to strengthen cooperation in bilateral relations and international economy," Obama said.

"Given that India is not simply an emerging power but now it is a world power, US and India can work together to promote international principles, rules, relations between nations they can promote peace, stability, prosperity not only for just two nations but for the whole world," he said.

Obama said he and his wife thank the entire people of India for the wonderful hospitality and reception given to them and conveyed the warmest regards from the people of America.

The US leader on Monday also paid respects at Rajghat, the memorial to Mahatma Gandhi

Though this is Obama's third day in India, Monday's ceremony was the first opportunity for Indian officials to herald his visit.

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[cybertron]

i saw the speech
first thing he said was
"india is not an emerging power"
i swallowed the whole food in my mouth hearing that- thought wat the hell is he doing
and then came "india is a world power"
huh...bit of a scare their.
b/w i'm sure that he didn't use the word 'simply' as quoted in the article in the same context.

 

[PAKFA]

i saw the speech
first thing he said was
"india is not an emerging power"
i swallowed the whole food in my mouth hearing that- thought wat the hell is he doing
and then came "india is a world power"
huh...bit of a scare their.
b/w i'm sure that he didn't use the word 'simply' as quoted in the article in the same context.

I agree with you brother , He is in India to get things in his favor by buttering or by all means. But Now it depends upon our leaders how hard they can bargain. I don't think USA will like India to rise so much that it will come near to USA.

 

[ajtr]

India has a leverage in the transactions; it does not have to bow down meekly. India has an upper hand, truth be told it is uncle sam who has come with the proverbial begging bowl. India should decide what to give, when to give and how to give the alms seeking Uncl sam.

Indian leaders should not bend when it is not necessary to bend.

 

[kingofkings]

i saw the speech
first thing he said was
"india is not an emerging power"
i swallowed the whole food in my mouth hearing that- thought wat the hell is he doing
and then came "india is a world power"
huh...bit of a scare their.
b/w i'm sure that he didn't use the word 'simply' as quoted in the article in the same context.