Had A Wonderful Meeting With Obama: Modi


WASHINGTON: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama was "wonderful" and they talked about a wide range of issues. "With President Barack Obama. We had a wonderful meeting and talked about a wide range of issues," posted Modi on his Facebook account.

"Both President Obama & I share a vision for a partnership in which our nations work together for the benefit of the entire humankind," Modi added. Modi is on a five-day visit to the U.S. He arrived at New York and then flew down to Washington.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, fasting for the Hindu festival of Navratri, just sipped warm water at a dinner hosted in his honour by President Barack Obama ahead of their formal bilateral summit.

First Lady Michelle Obama gave the working meal a miss as the two delegations dined on halibut, avocados and basmati rice served with Shafer Chardonnay. Here is the official menu:

Compressed Avocados

Goat cheese and Baby Bell Peppers

Micro Basil

Grapeseed Oil

Roti Crisps

Crisped Halibut with Ginger Carrot Sauce

Saffron Basmati rice

Farm Stand Succotash

Mango Creme Brulee

Ginger Juilee

Shafer Chardonnay "Red Shouldera

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Source: IANS