G20 Summit: US President Joe Biden greeted with a warm welcome at Delhi airport

New Delhi: US President Joe Biden made a prominent arrival at New Delhi’s Palam Airport on Friday evening as Air Force One gracefully touched down on the runway. Despite his 80 years, the President took his time disembarking from the plane, warmly greeting the assembled crowd, including a young girl.

After descending the stairs, President Biden exchanged greetings with MoS Gen. VK Singh and US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, who were eagerly awaiting his arrival. However, it was Garcetti’s daughter, Maya Juanita, who caught the President’s attention. He warmly embraced the young girl and engaged in an extended conversation that seemed to surpass his interactions with the adults present.

#WATCH | G-20 in India: US President Joe Biden arrives in Delhi for the G-20 Summit

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President Biden also enjoyed a traditional dance performance that had been arranged to welcome him. He waved, smiled, and applauded the performers before boarding his presidential state car, famously known as ‘The Beast.’ His schedule for the day included bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Key Goals of President Biden’s India Visit

The United States has high hopes for meaningful progress in discussions concerning GE jet engines and civil nuclear technology during the bilateral talks. President Biden’s visit will be followed by his participation in the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9 and 10. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the summit presents an opportunity to build upon Prime Minister Modi’s recent visit to Washington, DC.

Sullivan stated, “We will see meaningful progress on a number of issues including the GE jet engine issue, the MQ nine Reapers on five G six G on collaboration on critical and emerging technologies and progress also in the civil nuclear area.”