Highlighting the strong and growing strategic partnership between India and the United States, President Barack Obama will welcome Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to the White House Nov 24 for the first state visit of his presidency, it was announced here Friday.Obamas to host official state dinner
Obama and his wife Michelle will also host an official state dinner that same evening for Manmohan Singh and his wife, Gursharan Kaur, White House spokesman Robert Gibbs said in a statement. "This visit will be the first state visit of the administration and will highlight the strong and growing strategic partnership between the United States and India, and the friendship between the American and Indian people," he said.
"During the visit, the two leaders are expected to discuss a range of global, regional, and bilateral issues of shared interest and common concern," Gibbs said. "The two leaders will also likely discuss the strategic dialogue that was launched in July and review progress made in the dialogue."
"President Obama looks forward to welcoming Prime Minister Singh to Washington and working with him to strengthen and enhance their partnership for the benefit of the people of both nations, and the world," he added.
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