Barack Obama’s town hall address at Siri Fort in Delhi (Video)

Speech begins at 44th minute of this video

Highlights:

-The US supports India’s inclusion as a permanent member in the UN Security Council: Obama

-Not just natural partner, I believe America can be India”s “best partner”, says US President Barack Obama

-In recent years, India has lifted more people from poverty than any other country: Obama

-US welcomes greater role for India in Asia Pacific. Freedom of navigation must be upheld and disputes be sorted in peaceful manner:Obama

-We welcome India’s ambitious targets to meet cleaner energy needs. We are ready to help in it: US President

-Countries like India need to embrace cleaner fuels to tackle climate change

-World without nuclear weapons should be goal for us: Obama.

-Nations are more successful when their women are successful, says Obama

-India will succeed so long it is not splintered on religious lines:Obama

-We have to guard against any efforts to divide us on sectarian lines or any other thing:Obama

-I would love more American students coming to India than Indian students coming to America:Obama