Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Narendra Modi Visits Gandhi Statue in Washington D.C.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has visited the statue of Mahatma Gandhi outside the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C, on the final day of his four day US trip.

Mr Modi, who was accompanied by India's minister for External Affairs, is also holding formal talks with Barack Obama on Tuesday after the two dined together on Monday evening. 

He'll also meet Secretary of State John Kerry and Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel, and address the US India Business Council.

At the Gandhi statue, an excited crowd of Indians and Indian Americans were very supportive of the newly elected leader:

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