Obama's India visit ends; Modi bids farewell

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SME Times News Bureau | 27 Jan, 2015
US President Barack Obama's three-day trip to India ended Tuesday and he left for Saudi Arabia where he will offer his condolences to the royal family following the death of King Abdullah, police said.

Obama along with his wife Michelle left India at 1.55 p.m. in his Air Force One plane.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday bid farewell to US President Barack Obama.

"Farewell @WhiteHouse! Your visit has taken India-US ties to a new level and opened a new chapter. Wish you a safe journey," Modi said in a tweet.

"As for the rainy day yesterday, as you yourself said @WhiteHouse today morning, Bade Bade Deshon Mein...," Modi tweeted, followed by a smiley emoticon.

Modi was referring to a dialogue from Hindi movie "Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge", repeated by Obama during his speech at the Siri Fort auditorium Tuesday.

US President also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a "memorable visit" and the people of India for their warm welcome.

"Thank you @NarendraModi for a memorable visit, and to the Indian people for their warm welcome. #India -bo," said a tweet by the White House.

He was the chief guest at the 66th Republic Day parade in New Delhi.