Taking forward their strategic partnership, India and the United States will be signing agreements in various areas, and further cementing their cooperation in counter terrorism. The agreements are expected to be signed in the fields of agriculture, science and technology, space, clean energy and health during the visit of President Barak Obama. Briefing media on the three day State visit of Barack Obama beginning Saturday, the Foreign Secretary Mrs. Nirupama Rao said that the two sides will discuss how to expand their strategic framework of their relationship on the basis of shared values and interests. A plan of action will be drawn up in specific areas of cooperation in counter terrorism as a follow up to an MoU signed last year.The Foreign Secretary said that both countries are of the view that the U.S. control on dual use technology need to be reviewed and looked at afresh to see how obstacles can be removed and expressed optimism about a possible breakthrough.Replying to questions on Civil- nuclear energy cooperation, Mrs. Rao said that India has invited US companies to explain to them the provisions of its domestic civil nuclear liability law and address their concerns and a delegation will be coming to India shortly.Responding to a question on the U.S. stance on India's candidature for a permanent seat in the U.N. Security Council, Mrs. Rao said, that it is a complex subject and no hasty conclusion should be drawn. She however added that the issue will be flagged off prominently during the talks.While giving details of the visit, Mrs. Rao said that the focus of the discussions between President Barack Obama and Indian leadership will be on increasing economic partnership. Regional security, terrorism from across the border, Afghanistan, and the global economic situation are among the issues expected to be on the table. In reply to a question whether China will be discussed, Mrs. Rao said that India's relationship with China is important and both India and the United States favour an open engagement with China. In reply to a question on the Republicans gaining control on the House of Representatives, Mrs. Rao said that there is bipartisan consensus in the U.S. on relations with India. She said many of the Republicans have worked in Indian Caucus and New Delhi is looking forward to working with the Republican members.