8 June 2016, 00:51 AM
Leaders reaffirmed support for a reformed UNSC with India as permanent member and for addressing global development and security challenges: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:50 AM
Terrorism was also the focus of the discussion. There was disccusion on how to deepen US-India colalboration against terrorism. US is comfortable supporting our initiative of Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT): FS.
8 June 2016, 00:49 AM
Some agreements were finalised, one is the technical arrangement to sharing white shipping information. India recognised as a major defence partner for the US, we would be treated at a level similar to the closest allies of the US. This allows for better higher quality technology access on defence side, and liberal access to the dual-use technology side. Today the big challenge is we want a framework that allows not just sale or collabaration but allows Make in India to happen in defence side: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:48 AM
Last year when President Obama came to India we announced a US-India Joint Strategic Vision, the roadmap for that has been finalised: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:48 AM
On people to people interaction front, India is to open another consulate in Seattle: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:15 AM
There was also expressions of welcome of our imminent entry into Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR): Foreign Secretary.
8 June 2016, 00:15 AM
This matter will come up for discussion end of this month in South Korea, US has been supportive of this process for some time now: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:14 AM
We look forward to the acceptance of our application to join NSG: Foreign Secretary.
8 June 2016, 00:14 AM
We have this commitment to reach 40% target of non fossil fuel in terms of power generation by 2030: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:13 AM
US-India Catalytic Solar Finance Program looks to mobilise a large amount from private sector on solar projects: FS.
8 June 2016, 00:12 AM
US commitment to bring 2008 Mumbai attackers to justice now extends to Pathankot attack as well: Jaishankar.
8 June 2016, 00:12 AM
India recognised as a major defence partner for the US, we would be treated at a level similar to the closest allies of the US: Foreign Secreary S Jaishankar.
7 June 2016, 22:29 PM
Delighted to meet @POTUS again. We had very good discussions on India-USA ties. pic.twitter.com/dcxkWI5gnO
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 22:04 PM
PM @narendramodi signing the visitors' book at @WhiteHouse, USA pic.twitter.com/qDkNBKByVY
— PIB India (@PIB_India) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 22:02 PM
India has made a name for itself as fastest growing economy in the world. Will work together for world's peace and security: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 22:01 PM
Site design of six nuclear reactors in India to begin 'immediately': Joint statement.
7 June 2016, 22:01 PM
We discussed how to take economic ties to new heights, says PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:59 PM
We discussed a range of issues of cooperation today from business and technology to governance: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:57 PM
Obama, PM Modi confirm Nuclear Power Corporation Of India and Westinghouse will finalize contractual arrangements by June 2017.
7 June 2016, 21:57 PM
It is natural for India and US to deepen and broaden partnership, says President Barack Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:53 PM
India and US are the largest democracies in the world. Our wider cooperation will be helpful for developing countries of the world: Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:53 PM
India is a young country and we are aware of the talent it has. We will continue to work together in the future too: Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:50 PM
India and USA have strong bonds: President Barack Obama at the joint press briefing.
7 June 2016, 21:49 PM
Will meet again in G20, will fulfill dream of climate justice: PM Modi after meeting Barack Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:49 PM
India's friend Barack Obama extended support to MTCR and NSG, will always be grateful: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:47 PM
And some more pictures from inside the Oval Office at @WhiteHouse pic.twitter.com/e3rlZBGcqj
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 21:46 PM
Another tweet by MEA -
A defining relationship for our era. PM @narendramodi meets President @BarackObama, holds talks at the Oval Office pic.twitter.com/e73Yg08lmu
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 21:45 PM
India is a young country, over 800 million of Indians below age of 35. Our youth power in partnership with US will serve mankind: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:41 PM
A tweet from @MEAIndia -
The warmth of a friendship that endures. PM @narendramodi & President @BarackObama greet each other pic.twitter.com/Z6CTp4d4Rq
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 21:40 PM
We are working shoulder to shoulder, we are proud. Will continue working together: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:40 PM
Want to thank my close friend President Obama, we discussed a range of issues. Also thank US Congress for inviting me: PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 21:39 PM
PM Modi and I discussed regional security issues. We wish to work together on cyber security: President Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:36 PM
I have fond memories of India, when I took part in Republic Day: President Obama.
7 June 2016, 21:36 PM
We discussed progress made on nuclear civil cooperation, says President Obama after meeting PM Modi.
7 June 2016, 20:58 PM
Washington DC: PM @narendramodi and @POTUS meet in the White House. pic.twitter.com/eg5SNTIugE
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 20:32 PM
A tweet by @MEAIndia -
Day 2 in DC, for Gov’t and Business: PM @narendramodi arrives at @WhiteHouse for meeting w/ President @BarackObama pic.twitter.com/q1WOUwzHm7
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 20:29 PM
Earlier, the White House had said, "The President looks forward to discussing progress made on our climate change and clean energy partnership, security and defence cooperation, and economic growth priorities."
The two leaders are also expected to briefly scheduled to address the press inside the Oval Office for about 15 minutes.
Soon thereafter President Obama would host PM Modi for a working lunch in the Cabinet Room of the White House.
7 June 2016, 19:56 PM
PM Modi reaches the White House.
7 June 2016, 19:55 PM
Glimpses from PM Modi's various programmes and interactions in Washington DC yesterday:
Saluting ultimate courage...offered tributes at the @ArlingtonNatl. pic.twitter.com/WBqpPKzwJE
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2016
A focus on heritage & culture...I thank the US government for the return of precious cultural artefacts to India. pic.twitter.com/9mxjtEU527
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2016
Here are pictures of some of the artefacts. pic.twitter.com/Q4PWMOee2X
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2016
Also had a wonderful interaction with leading think tanks. pic.twitter.com/zoT1VPslml
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 7, 2016
7 June 2016, 19:51 PM
PM Modi arrived in US at midnight on Monday on a three-day visit. He arrived at the Joint Base Andrews from Switzerland where he secured the European nation's support for India's NSG membership ahead of a key meeting of the 48-nation bloc.
Penultimate leg of PM's @narendramodi's journey begins as he arrives in Washington D.C. on a sunny summer afternoon pic.twitter.com/tMMSz8qdKk
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) June 6, 2016