Barack Obama, President of the United States, Arrives in India

Barack Obama, the President of the United States, arrived in India on Sunday, January 25, for a three-day visit and was welcomed at the New Delhi airport by Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India. According to Reuters, Michelle Obama, Mr. Obama's wife, is accompanying him on this trip. This is Barack Obama's second visit to India as President of the United States. On Monday, he will be the guest of honor at India's Republic Day celebrations. Reports indicate that Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic minority leader in the U.S. House of Representatives, along with several other American officials, is accompanying Mr. Obama on this trip. According to reports, the focus of the U.S. President's discussions during this visit will include various topics such as bilateral relations, global security, and the fight against terrorism. It was planned that Barack Obama would visit Agra on Tuesday to see the Taj Mahal, but this part of his trip has been canceled. The U.S. President will head to Riyadh on Tuesday to pay respects to King Abdullah, the former King of Saudi Arabia. Reports indicate that unprecedented security measures have been increased in Delhi coinciding with the arrival of the U.S. President.