The promise of a presidential visit

January 22, 2015 12:22

As President Barack Obama sets out for India, he will find that the same favourable winds which are driving India's economy are also moving the US-India relationship.

The President will be the first American chief of state to visit India twice during his incumbency. He will also be the first President to be received as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guest at India's Republic Day.

The invitation to Obama and his decision to visit India speak volumes about prospects for the Indian-American relationship. Read more

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