'PM visit reflects Obama's high priority to Indo-US ties'

Agencies Tags : Barack Obama, Manmohan Singh, Robert Gibbs Posted: Saturday , Nov 14, 2009 at 1321 hrs Washington:

'The two leaders will also likely discuss the strategic dialogue that was launched in July.'

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The state visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington later this month reflects Barack Obama's personal respect for him and the "high priority" the President attaches to the Indo-US relationship, a top administration official said on Saturday.

Elaborate arrangements are being made by the White House to accord a grand welcome to the Prime Minister.

The first state visit of the Obama Administration, US officials say, is an indication of the importance attached to the US-India ties by the President.

Though the state dinner is scheduled for November 24, as was announced by the White House in early October, Singh is expected to arrive here a few days early to kick off his meetings in the US -- with the influential business community and the think-tanks -- as part of the government's efforts to build on the people-to-people relationship.

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"Under Secretary (of State for Political Affairs Bill) Burns visited India last month. The main purpose of his trip was to help prepare for Prime Minister Singh's state visit to Washington this month, which is the first state visit to the White House in the Obama Administration," State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said.

"As Undersecretary Burns said, this is not only a reflection of the President's personal respect for Prime Minister Singh, but also of the high priority that the administration attaches to our growing partnership with India," he said.

Kelly said the Obama Administration already has had a period of intense engagement with India.

There has been several high-profile visits between the two countries in the last couple of months including that of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to India in July and Union Home Minister P Chidambaram to the US.

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pm manmohanjis usa visit india us relationsBy: roger | 22-Nov-2009 Reply | Forward yes it is very clear, usa is very sincere in developing closest relation with india,infact they are least intrested in pakistan or afghanistan,by force due terrorists den in these countries they have no option but to show world and them they are important though its purely for security of thr own and world,we should fully cooperate with usa as india-usa culture styles democracy is almost same,with both countries being hollywood bollywood style new generation,keep it up and expand ties with usa to greater heights,as usa is ist utmost important country,and i dont understand those jealous comments who mention are connected with some jihadi groups so that india and usa are not close partners,roger taiwan

Fancy DreamsBy: Concerned Citizen | 16-Nov-2009 Reply | Forward Don't believe the Indian Media and the US Administration when they say that the PM'S visit reflects Obama's high priority to Indo- US ties.Deeds speak much Louder than the Words.As now it can be said that Bush was pro India and he did a lot to enhance the relations between the Two countries.He respected Manmohan Singh immensely and thought good of India And Indians.Only time will tell IF Obama could ever MATCH Bush.The Country should stay optimistic but we think to prejudge anybody is NO GOOD.The Tricky agendas like Climate change,NPT and CTBT will show the real intensions of the President.In addition his overlooking nuclear proliferation by Pakistan and China,which is a signatory to NPT, Terrorism effecting India for more than Two Decades and the Kashmir issue are the issues which should be under the scanner.Having said all that Its his National Interests which Obama,for sure,will be serving AND NOT THAT OF INDIA,WHICH IS THE JOB OF REAL INDIANS.RIGHT.???

PM you have made the country look like an international arse wholeBy: freddie | 16-Nov-2009 Reply | Forward This is nothing but a game plan by the west to put the Indian down. Secondly the west knows that we have puppet PM whom can't talk unless the remote control is put ON. the west mostly treat Indian as a piece of shit and we Indian are become like a garbage becuse of 60 years rule but the untrustworthy congress who is supporting the muslims and the muslim is fcuking the country left the right and the congress is watching with hands foiled. Mr.PM changed your attitude and be more like a man and secondly stop playing dirty games. Like the way Sharad Pawar is playing in politics.

Sweet Dreams----By: romesh.sharma | 15-Nov-2009 Reply | Forward Mr.singh is the person who would rather serve to shirk the rensibilities which he knows a great burden for his capability and character.He will do only that what is most desired/wished by US,China or even Pakistan.He has never gained his point but rare got in antagonism with anyone which is tactful move of cunningness and dubiousity.As known of his "Good Nature"he is misunderstood and over-rated because if this part of character is leading feature of a Leader its accompanied by want of firmness,energy,judgement and nerve to make decisions.He is leading life of tactful good nature which conceals his grave faults and inefficient ahndling of diplomatic relations which need entirely different nature/character.For an exellent demagogue like Obama can/will easily influence PM Singh to work and act under his instructions.Media is doing best to boost Singh's reputation.State visits and dinners are foisted celebrations for the US know how greatly Indians feel flattered by such invitations.

Taking India-US ties to a higer levelBy: john jacobs | 15-Nov-2009 Reply | Forward It is high time both countries discarded the cold war mentality that kept them apart even after the demise of the Soviet Union and advanced to a warmer and closer relationship to each other. A new mind set takes time to evolve as do old habits linger in death before extinction. As the Indian envoy ecstatically proclaimed, the PM's arrival to the US will mark a historic moment in the life of the two nations as foundations will be laid for a comprehensive range of relationship in both trade and global security issues.So India will await with bated breath as a new chapter in its history begin to unfold.

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