The Unites states President Barack Obama on Saturday, arrived in Mumbai on a high profile four-day visit during which he hopes to give a boost to economic ties with India. He was received by Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, the ambassadors of India and the United States-Meera Shankar & Tim Roemer and Minister-in-waiting Salman Khursheed at the Chhattrapati Shivaji Airport in the city.

Later , The US President and his wife Michelle signed the guest book at the Taj hotel and paid homage to 26/11 victims, of the 2008 Mumbai attack. In a brief speech at the hotel, he condemned 2008 attack by Pakistani terrorists, who killed 166 people in the financial capital of India.

Speaking on the occasion, Obama said today that, his decision to stay in Taj Hotel is a powerful message against terrorism, and demanded that the perpetrators of horrific attacks be brought to justice.

However, The choice of Taj Hotel for his stay in Mumbai, has been described by Obama as a tribute to the resilience of the Indian people and to underscore the shared commitment of the two countries to counter terrorism.

Published Date Sunday, Nov 07, 04:40PM IST

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