Red Carpet Welcome Awaits Modi In U.S

Obama, who of late has been tied up on the foreign policy front over developments in the Middle East –- Syria, Iraq, Iran, Israel-Palestine and Ukraine — is looking forward to meeting Modi and exchange views on international issues of concern.

Encouraged by the steps taken by the Modi government in its first 100 days, the Obama Administration sees an India that is of great strategic significance and can act as a stabilising force in the entire Asia Pacific region.

A strong and prosperous India, US officials argue, is in the best interest of the United States.

India, US officials say, under Modi would play a key role not only in South Asia, but also in South East Asia.

In fact, India-US relationship has been identified as one of the top four priorities by both Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry this year, officials said.

Kerry and Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel met Modi in New Delhi in quick succession this summer. The meetings generated excitement in the US as well.

“The two leaders will discuss a range of issues of mutual interest in order to expand and deepen the US-India strategic partnership.

 will discuss ways to accelerate economic growth, bolster security cooperation, and collaborate in activities that bring long-term benefits to both countries and the world,” the White House had said in a statement earlier while formally announcing the visit.

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