Obama's visit has opened new chapter in ties, Narendra Modi says

NEW DELH Jan 27, 2015, Agency :  As US President Barack Obama left India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi 

on Tuesday said his visit has taken the bilateral relations to a new level and opened a US President Barack Obama, First Lady have left for Saudi Arabia onboard Air Force One.Obama concludes his speech with a 'Jai Hind'.We believe in the promise of India, we believe in the people of India...we are proud to be your partner as you build the country of your dreams - ObamaI am the first US President to come to India twice, but I promise I will not be the last - Obama We are not perfect countries,have known tragedies and triumphs, have lot of challenges, but our two nation posses the key to progress - Obama introduces Vishal, 16, son of a manual labourer, who they met at Humayun's Tomb during their last visit to India in 2010. He is example of young talent with aspirations to study, says ObamaEveryone has the right to practice their faith without fear of persecution, discrimination - ObamaYoung Indians are not only going to define the progress of this country, they are going to shape the world - Barack ObamaIndia takes pride in people like Milkha Singh, Mary Kom, Kailash Satyarthi, no dearth of talent in India - ObamaOur nations are strongest when we empower our young - ObamaFor US and India, our diversity is our strength, we have to guard against the lines trying to divide us, sectarian or any other lines - ObamaIndia will succeed so long as it is not splintered on religious lines - ObamaThe peace we seek in the world exists in the human heart - ObamaWe welcome India's ambitious targets to meet cleaner energy needs. We are ready to help in it - ObamaHave been treated differently for the color of my skin, says Barack ObamaI’m married to a strong and talented woman. Michelle isn't afraid to speak her mind or tell me when I’m wrong, which is often - ObamaThe girl who commanded the Guard of Honour, it's a sign of great pride and strength. Nations are more successful when their women are successful. In US we are still working to ensure women get equal opportunities, in India its the wives and mothers who hold the family together - ObamaOur world is strongest when we uphold the dignity of all, including of our women - ObamaAlso Read: US President Barack Obama quotes Shah Rukh Khan in town hall meet!My grandfather was a cook in British Army in Kenya, when we were born, people like us still couldn't vote in many parts (of America) - ObamaWe live in countries where a grandson of a cook can become President and son of a tea-seller can become PM - ObamaUS welcomes greater role for India in Asia Pacific. Freedom of navigation must be upheld and disputes be sorted in peaceful manner - ObamaAppreciate India's effort for generating more clean energy - ObamaIn recent years, India has lifted more people from poverty than any other country, says



ObamaIndia and US can work on vaccines to ensure no child dies of preventable disease - ObamaI support India as permanent member of a reformed UNSC - ObamaWe must never stop working for the world as it should be - a world without nuclear weapons, that's our goal, says ObamaAmerica wants to be India's partner to lift up the lives of people - ObamaThe world would be a lot safer when our two democracies stand together - ObamaIndia and US not just natural partners, I believe we can be best partners - ObamaAmerica has the largest Indian diaspora in the world, they tie us together, says ObamaWe are one of the few nations who have gone both to the moon and Mars - Obama Last time celebrated festival of lights in Mumbai, danced with some children,unfortunately we couldn't arrange dancing this time - ObamaGreat honour to be the first US president to join you for Republic Day - ObamaRelationship between India and US can be one of the defining partnership of the century - ObamaTo the people of India, I bring the friendship and greetings of the American people, dhanyavad, says ObamaNamaste, says Obama amid loud cheersBarack Obama to speak shortly US President Barack Obama meets his fellow Noble laureate Kailash Satyarthi. Three children - Deepak (8), Ayud (12) and Payal (14) - who were rescued from child labour by Sathyarthi also met Obama.Satyarthi, along with Pakistani activist Malala Yousafzai, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the rights of all children to education".10:40 am: President Obama to speak on India and America: The Future We Can Build TogetherThe town hall meeting at south Delhi's Siri Fort Auditorium is the last engagement on Obama’s itinerary during his three-day-long visit to India. Around 2000 people, mostly youth, are present at the venue.Obama's visit to India has been a special one this time. It is second trip to India – the first time a serving American Head of State has visited India twice. Also, Obama has become the first US president to attend India's annual Republic Day parade as chief guest.Experts say the US president's visit has underscored his determination to reinvent a relationship marred by a bitter diplomatic row in late 2013.Although the trip has been light on substantive policy announcements, Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a breakthrough on a nuclear deal that had stalled under India`s previous government and have been at pains to demonstrate their personal rapport.Obama, who hosted Modi in Washington in September, had said before the visit that the "stars are aligned" to realise a vision he outlined for the two countries to become global partners when he last visited in 2010.Both sides want a counter-balance to China, with Modi seen as taking a more assertive line on India`s powerful neighbour than the previous government.