Obama writes a letter thanking and congratulating Narendra Modi

Barack Obama writes a letter thanking and congratulating Narendra Modi
Gandhinagar, 18 May, 2011


Obama writes a letter thanking and congratulating Narendra Modi
File photo: Modi presenting his newly released book on climate change to former President of India Shri APJ Abdul Kalam


American President Barack Obama has received Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi’s book ‘Convenient Action:Gujarat’s Response to Challenges of Climate Change Gujarat Initiative’ with thanks and has written a letter to the Chief Minister thanking and congratulating him.

According to source in Gujarat Chief Minister’s office in Gandhinagar, American President Obama has sent a letter on White House letter pad with his signature. He has heartily expressed appreciations saying: “As our two nations work to address the new and complex challenges facing our world, I am hopeful about what our countries can accomplish together.”

“I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation for your wonderful gift,” Obama added in his letter.

Modi’s book on climate change was released by former President Shri APJ Abdul Kalam last year. It was Modi’s first book written in English.

Text of letter

“Dear Chief Minister Modi,

I would like to extend my deepest thanks and appreciation for your kind gift.

As our two nations work to address the new and complex challenges facing our world, I am hopeful about what our countries can accomplish together.

Again, thank you for the wonderful gift.”

– BARACK OBAMA