US President Barack Obama is addressing a town hall-style meeting with young people in Delhi on the final day of his visit to India.
The US can become India’s “best partner”, Mr Obama told a gathering of university students and activists.Speaking at a joint business forum in Delhi on Monday, Mr Obama said there was “much untapped potential” in the US-Indian economic relationship.He was also the chief guest at India’s Republic Day military parade.The three-day tour has been aimed at boosting economic ties between the two major allies. On Sunday, the first day of his visit, Mr Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a breakthrough on a pact that will allow US companies to supply India with civilian nuclear technology.After his address on Tuesday morning, Mr Obama will take questions from the audience at the Siri Fort Auditorium in Delhi.At the business event on Monday evening, both he and Mr Modi hailed the bilateral progress, with the Indian leader saying a stronger relationship “will make this world a better place for all”.Mr Obama said trade had grown by around 60% in the past few years which was a “win-win” situation.”We’re moving in the right direction,” he said. “That said, we all know that the US-India economic relationship is also defined by so much untapped potential.”Mr Obama’s visit to India has been shortened so he can visit Saudi Arabia and pay his respects following the death of King Abdullah. It means he and his wife, Michelle, will not now visit the Taj Mahal.
