'I must say that I have been received in many capitals of the world. I have never seen a reception as well organised and as grand as the reception we just received,' President Bush said after the guard of honour.

'Coming up to this majestic building (the Rashtrapati Bhavan) was breathtaking. And the horses that led us in added great elegance to the welcoming ceremony,' he added.

The American President profusely thanked President Kalam and Prime Minister Singh for the grand welcome.

President Bush at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
Photograph: Emmanuel Dunand/AFP/Getty Images

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