Obama arrives on three-day visit to India

• US President Barack Obama arrived in

Mumbai on 7th Nov 2010 for three-day visit
that had seek to focus on opening up of Indian
markets for American businesses and dealt
with wide range of political issues, including
strategy on counter-terrorism.
• Terming the choice of Mumbai and the Taj Mahal Hotel to launch his maiden
India trip as a “strong message” against terrorism, US President Barack
Obama today said he was looking forward to discussing with Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh how India and US could deepen their partnership in
counter-terrorism efforts.
• While the President made no mention of state-sponsored terrorism, he
demanded that the perpetrators of the 26/11 attack be brought to justice.
“Mumbai is a symbol of energy and optimism,” he said, adding that the Taj
and its staff were “symbols of the strength and resilience of Indian people”.
• Speaking on the terrace of the Taj Mahal Hotel against the backdrop of the
Gateway of India and Indian and US flags, Obama said, “In our
determination to give our people a future of security and prosperity, the
United States and India stand united.”