Officials slog to get most from #Obama visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic calendar in January will be dominated by the visit of US President Barack Obama, chief guest for the Republic Day, the first US president to be given this honour.

Officials from both sides are burning the midnight oil to put together a visit that will have a fair share of spectacle, personal touches, substance and incredible India. At the heart of it is the building of the personal relationship between Modi and Obama. Therefore, in keeping with transactional sentiments in both countries, Modi is keen the summit should have substantive outcomes.