NEW : Obama toasts Obama prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . Every unit in the White House weighs in on the dinner 's guest list , Caputo said , with a lot of thought going into who sits where . last for years 's event is the first state dinner of Obama administration . State dinners are deemed two of the most treasured and formal honors . White House includes greens from White House garden , honey from Menu bees .
NEW : Obama toasts Obama prime minister , urges greater cooperation between two countries . last for years 's event is the first state dinner of Obama administration . State dinners are deemed two of the most treasured and formal honors . White House includes greens from White House garden , honey from Menu bees .