US President Barrack Obama hosts state dinner for Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi

In honour of the Italian Prime Minister's visit, US President Barrack Obama hosted an elaborate state dinner for him and his wife.

US President Barack Obama and Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi stand on stage during a state arrival ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on 18th October. (Photo | AP) 

Barack Obama and Matteo Renzi walk from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, to a news conference in the Rose Garden. (Photo | AP)

Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama arrive to welcome Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini at the North Portico of the White House as they arrive for the state dinner. (Photo | AP)

Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, stand with Matteo Renzi and Agnese Landini for an official photograph at the White House ahead of the state dinner. (Photo | AP)

Barack Obama toasts to Matteo Renzi during a State Dinner on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo | AP)

Matteo Renzi toasts to Barack Obama during the same dinner on the South Lawn of the White House. (Photo | AP)

Singer Gwen Stefani performs during the dinner reception in honor of Matteo Renzi and his wife Agnese Landini. (Photo | AP)

Matteo Renzi reaches to tap glasses with Vice President Joe Biden, during a toast by John Kerry during a luncheon in the Ben Franklin Room at the State Department. (Photo | AP)

John Kerry flanked by Matteo Renzi and Joe Biden, speaks during a luncheon in the prime minister's honor. (Photo | AP)

The White House is illuminated during the dinner in Washington. (Photo | AP)