US President Barack Obama on Saturday announced that "several landmark" deals worth $10 billion (nearly Rs 44,000 crore) have been reached between the two countries for creating about 50,000 jobs in the US.
Beginning his three-day maiden visit to India by paying homage to the victims of 26/11 attacks, he said he was looking forward to deepening partnership in counter-terrorism during his meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
Describing his visit to India as an "extraordinary honour", he said he wanted to tell the people of India "how much we are looking forward to spending the next three days in this remarkable country and deepening the partnership between the two countries."
