India and Kazakhstan inched closer to inking two crucial bilateral agreements, including a key civil nuclear deal, as they agreed to deepen cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, who is on a three-day visit to Kazakhstan, held discussions on a deal for civilian nuclear cooperation with his counterpart Kanat B Saudavayeb.Mr S M Krishna at a joint press interaction along with Saudabayev said that a very good progress has been achieved during discussions to deepen cooperation in all sectors like hydrocarbons, oil and civilian nuclear energy.The Indian leader also met Prime Minister Karim K Massimov and President Nursultan Abishyevich Nazarbayev.
News On AIR | May 13, 2010 8:45 AM
India closer to civil nuclear deal with Kazakhstan