From HT Archives: When New Delhi laid out the red carpet for Carter

US President Jimmy Carter praised the common moral values and respect for the human spirit that bind India and the US together during his visit to Delhi. He expressed his hope that the rest of the world would benefit from the friendship and moral values shared by the two countries. President Carter was welcomed by a million-strong crowd and received by Prime Minister Morarji Desai and other officials. He emphasized the importance of faith, morals, and the strength of democratic political systems. Prime Minister Desai expressed his hope that the visit would strengthen the bond between the two nations and highlighted the need to work together to address global issues such as nuclear weapons and pollution. The civic reception included speeches from other officials and the presentation of a gift to President Carter.