US President Barack Obama calls PM; extends greetings on Diwali
US President Mr. Barack Obama has called the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, through the newly established hotline. Both leaders also exchanged the Diwali greetings.
"A short while ago President of the United States called. We exchanged Diwali greetings. This was our first conversation through the newly established hotline.
President Obama and I discussed a wide range of other issues as well. It was good knowing how White House is marking Diwali.
President Obama and I look forward to meeting in Turkey during the G20 Summit", the Prime Minister tweeted.
