India and US will sign a number of agreements in the fields of agriculture, science and technology, space, clean energy and health during American President Barack Obama's visit to India beginning tomorrow. Strengthening cooperation in counter terrorism is also high on the agenda of the two countries. Briefing media persons about the visit, Foreign Secretary 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, both the countries are of the view that the US 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 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 US stance on India's candidature for a permanent seat in the UN Security Council, Mrs. Rao said, that it is a complex subject and no hasty conclusion should be drawn.AIR correspondent reports that Mumbai is all set to welcome the President Obama tomorrow when he arrives in the metropolis.
News On AIR | November 5, 2010 8:42 AM
India ,US to sign number of agreements during Obama's visit