1 min readNew YorkSep 29, 2014 09:31 PM IST
First published on: Sep 29, 2014 at 09:27 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj with former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a meeting in New York. (Source: PTI)
On Monday former US President Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary Clinton called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed Indo-US relations.
The Clinton couple had a 45-minute meeting with Modi, who was accompanied by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.
Both the Prime Minister and Swaraj warmly welcomed the Clintons and wished them on becoming grandparents. Swaraj warmly hugged Hillary.
Chelsea, the daughter of Bill and former Secretary of State Hillary, gave birth to daughter Charlotte last week.
Known for their love for India, Bill and Hillary were expected to discuss Indo-US engagements and the priorities of the new government in this regard.
The meeting comes in the backdrop of reports that Hillary may contest the US Presidential elections in 2016.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj with former US President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton during a meeting in New York. (Source: PTI)
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