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'Chalein saath saath': Narendra Modi, Barack Obama meet in Washington

'Chalein saath saath': Narendra Modi, Barack Obama meet in Washington

By :  DC Correspondent
Update: 2014-09-27 02:56 GMT
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as President Barack Obama looks on after briefing the media in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Tuesday.
PM paying homage at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. (Photo: Twitter)
PM Narendra Modi at the 9/11 Memorial in New York. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
PM Narendra Modi waving at people at 9/11 Memorial in New York. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
PM Narendra Modi arrives at the 9/11 Memorial in New York. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
Obama invited Modi for talks at the White House next week after the UN General Assembly, an unusual invitation by the US leader who is sparing in the number of meetings during the giant annual summit in New York. Modi is particularly eager to
The Indian foreign ministry in a statement called the case "frivolous and malicious" and said it aimed to distract attention from Modi's visit. Modi has denied wrongdoing over the violence and has never been charged. A US official, speaking on
Past tensions over the Gujarat riots came back into focus as a New York court issued a summons to Modi in a lawsuit to answer allegations of "attempted genocide" over the 2002 violence, which left at least 1,000 people dead. The lawsuit, using a US
Modi was welcome by the Indian American community whose members chanted "Modi, Modi", holding placards to greet him at the hotel where is staying. He will meet business leaders and on Sunday achieve the feat of a rock star by addressing the 18,200-
Modi -- who was refused a visa in 2005 over Gujarat riots when he was the Chief Minister of the state -- pressed his hands together in a traditional namaste greeting on arrival in New York, where he will address the UN General Assembly on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday started a visit to the United States, which is rolling out the red carpet after shunning him for a decade, but a lawsuit revived past grievances.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj taking a tour of the UN exhibition, in New York. (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister for External Affairs Sushma Swaraj at the United Nations in New York. (Photo: AP)
PM Narendra Modi meets the UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on the eve of his maiden address at the 69th UN General Assembly (Photo: Twitter/ANI)
PM Narendra Modi inside 9/11 Museum in New York. (Photo: Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting with his Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina in New York, USA on Saturday. (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shaking hands with Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala at a meeting in New York, US on Saturday. (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa at a meeting in New York on Saturday. (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, of India, addresses the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters (Photo: Screen grab)
"We take a lot of names of "Gs"..."G4, G7, 20, etc". Shouldn't we now work towards a G-All?" Prime Minister Modi at UN General Assembly. (Photo: AP)
"Let us fulfill promise to reform the UN Security Council by 2015," Prime Minister Modi at UN General Assembly. (Photo: Screengrab)
"I'm prepared to engage in serious bilateral dialogue with Pakistan in a peaceful atmosphere, sans shadow of terrorism," Prime Minister Modi at UN General Assembly. (Photo: AP)
'When we craft agreements on international trade we should accommodate each other's concerns & interests' Prime Minister Modi at UN General Assembly (Photo: AP)
'India has the potential and grit to overcome problems to make India one of the most developed nations in the world,' Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madison Square Garden. (Photo: Screengrab)
'Indians wanted change, that's why they voted for a change in governance,' Prime Minister Modi at Madison Square Garden in New York. (Photo: Screengrab)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the audience during a reception organised in his honour by the Indian American Community Foundation at Madison Square Garden (Photo: PTI)
A painter creates a portrait of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi onstage as singer singer Kavitha Krishnamurthy, far left, performs during a reception by the Indian community in honor of the prime minister's visit to the United States at Madison
The Madison Square Garden is packed with supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a reception organised in his honour by the Indian American Community Foundation, in New York. (Photo: PTI)
"How are you doing, New York?" Modi asked an audience of nearly 60,000 people gathered for a concert that included performances by Alicia Keys and Sting (Photo: AP)
Artists perform during a reception organised in the honour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi by the Indian American Community Foundation at Madison Square Garden in New York on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Madison Square Garden. (Photo: Screengrab)
Modi on Saturday invoked "can do" attitude of youth to change India and the world while addressing a thousands-strong crowd, which gathered for "Global Citizen Festival" in Central Park (Photo: AP)
Narendra Modi meeting the Distinguished Indian-Americans, in New York on Saturday (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Australian actor Hugh Jackman and his wife during the Global Citizen Festival at Central Park in New York, USA on Saturday (Photo: AP)
The speech was beamed live at the iconic Times Square and was watched by Indian Americans in 'Modi Watch Party' ranging from universities to small cities to community centres. For the convenience of Indian American, the speech was not only telecast
In his 75-minute-long speech in Hindi, which he began with 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' while extending greetings for Navratri festival, Modi promised good governance, saying after a gap of 30 years India has got a government at the Centre with a clear
Clearly with an eye on the younger generation, Modi said, "We will not do anything which will let you down." Attired in a saffron Nehru jacket and yellow kurta, the prime minister held the packed indoor stadium spellbound, asserting that "Our
"There are many expectations from the new government. This government will be 100 per cent successful in fulfilling the aspirations of people," he said amid loud cheers. My dream is to see every Indian family has a home by 2022," he said.
Listing out India's advantages, the Prime Minister said that its three strengths were democracy, demographic dividend in which 65 per cent of its population was under 35 years, and the demand for India because it was a huge market.
Prime Minister Modi affirmed that India will move ahead at a rapid pace and lead the 21st Century world. At the unique event in the heart of Manhattan at which some 20,000 cheering NRIs were present, Modi said that his big win in the Lok Sabha
A dazzling, Bollywood-style show warmed up the crowd before Modi appeared. About 30 US lawmakers attended - ringing the stage as the Indian leader came into the auditorium under a spotlight like a boxing champion. The event had the feel of a
Modi told a rapturous crowd of NRIs that Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders will get lifetime Indian visa and that American tourists will be given visa on arrival. He announced the merger of PIO and Overseas Citizens of India schemes to
Modi drew on the mix of high aspirations and homespun style that served him well on the campaign trail when he won a convincing election victory in May.
A day after addressing a hushed UN General Assembly, where headphone-wearing delegates rarely break into a smile, Narendra Modi received a tumultuous welcome from upward of 18,000 people. He announced plans to simplify the immigration bureaucracy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a dinner hosted by the Indian Ambassador to the US, in New York (Photo: AP)
Modi is scheduled to meet former US President Bill Clinton and former US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton before heading for Washington (Photo: ANI Twitter)
Before heading to US, Modi launched the much-anticipated ‘Make in India’ campaign, where he promised red carpet treatment for investors (Photo: ANI Twitter)
Modi interacted with 11 leading CEOs, including including Google's Eric Schmidt, David M. Rubenstein of The Carlyle Group, Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat, Doug Oberhelman of Caterpillar Inc, Indra Nooyi of PepsiCo and Michael Ball of US-based global
Narendra Modi is meeting top American CEOs ahead of his meeting with US President Barack Obama (Photo: ANI Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh during a breakfast meeting with CEOs in New York (Photo: AP)
Indra Nooyi of Pepsico with Chalrles Kaye of Warburg Pincus before a breakfast meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a breakfast meeting with CEOs in New York (Photo: AP)
PM Modi's visit to the United States comes during a time when the ties between both the nations are strained, especially following last year's arrest an Indian diplomat - Devyani Khobragade in New York on visa fraud charges. Seen here with Nobel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with PepsiCo's Indian American chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi after a breakfast meeting in New York. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Laurence D. Fink, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of BlackRock during a meeting in New York. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Henry Kravis CEO of KKR during a meeting in New York, US on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
The Prime Minister will meet US President Barack Obama and is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly during his five-day visit. Mr Modi met the New York city Mayor Bill de Blasio yesterday, 26th September.
Boeing wants to accelerate engagement with India - James McNerney, CEO of Boeing during a meeting with Narendra Modi in New York, US on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets James McNerney, CEO of Boeing in New York, US on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Virginia Rometty, CEO of IBM during a meeting in New York, US on Monday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Jeffrey R Immelt, CEO of General Electric during a meeting in New York. (Photo: PTI)
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi with former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a meeting in New York, US on Monday. (Photo: AP)
New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj exchanging greetings with former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a meeting in New York (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a meeting in New York, US on Monday (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York (Photo: PTI)
Council on Foreign Relations president Richard Haas, left, sits as a host with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, who introduces India's Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj after a question on gender violence following his remarks to the
Council on Foreign Relations president and host Richard Haas, left, listens as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, respond to questions rolling his address to the Council on Foreign Relations (Photo: AP)
PM Narendra Modi reaches Washington's Andrews Airforce Base and is recieved by Deputy Secretary of State Bill Burns (Photo: MEA India Twitter)
Since the Prime Minister was holding a Navratri fast, he had only warm water at the dinner hosted by the US President (Photo: PTI)
Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval were also among the invitees for the dinner. (Photo: DD Twitter)
According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, Obama greeted Modi at the door of the White House by saying 'Kem Chho?', 'How are you?' in Gujarati. (Photo: MEA Twitter)
PM Narendra Modi met Barack Obama at the White House on Monday night for dinner hosted by the US President (Photo: MEA Twitter)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by people of Indian community in Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi signing autographs children of Indian community in Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the families of Indian officials at Indian Embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj interact with the children at Indian Embassy in Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with the children at Indian Embassy in USA at Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays tribute to a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Washington DC on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)
Washington DC : Ceremonial guards prepare to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House in Washington DC for a meeting with US President Barack Obama (Photo: AP)
Washington DC : Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the White House in Washington DC for a meeting with US President Barack Obama (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves as he arrives at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, for a meeting with President Barack Obama in the Oval Office. Obama and Modi planned a meeting Tuesday as the centerpiece of a rare two-day
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi waits for the arrival of leaders of the House to make a statement, Tuesday, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Earlier, the prime minister met with President Barack Obama at the White House and toured the Martin
US President Barack Obama shakes hands with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. (Photo: AP)
Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi talks to President Barack Obama at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, flanked by Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden, waves to a person in the audience during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and State John Kerry, left, listen as Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, flanked by Secretary of State John Kerry and Vice President Joe Biden (Photo: AP)
President Barack Obama escorts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington (Photo: AP)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, is welcomed on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2014, by, from second from left, Rep. Joe Crowley, D-NY, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, Rep. George Holding, R-N.C., House Foreign Affairs
US President Barack Obama is said to be impressed by the "energy andvigour" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to the US despite being on fast. (Photo: AP)
'Chalein saath saath': Narendra Modi, Barack Obama meet in Washington

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