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Obama Says India-U.S. Relationship A 'Defining Partnership'

Christina Bellantoni | November 24, 2009, 9:44AM

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Barack Obama

President Obama welcomed Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today at the White House, saying it was "fitting" that India was the first country to be hosted for an official state visit.

Obama said the nations can work together to curb the effects of climate change, end poverty and strive for a world without nuclear weapons. He said they each are "speaking out and standing up for the rights and dignity" that all humans deserve.

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