US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi last evening. The two leaders discussed civil nuclear cooperation, terrorism, situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran and security among other things. Mrs Clinton also briefed Dr Singh on her recent visit to China. The US Secretary of State also conveyed her country's expectations on the opening of FDI in retail sector as well as a new set of economic reforms by Indian government.

Both sides also talked about Iran and all aspects of Tehran's engagement with the international community including India. Dr Singh and Mrs Clinton also talked about the situation in Afghanistan and the ways to sustain development and stability in the war-torn country after the withdrawal of Western troops by 2014. The two sides also talked about their respective ties with Pakistan.

Later, Mrs Clinton also met UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi. Mrs Clinton will meet External Affairs Minister SM Krishna today. Civil nuclear cooperation, regional security and Iran are among the key issues that US Secretary of State is expected to discuss with Mr. Krishna. The two leaders will also review progress made in Indo-US strategic partnership ahead of the strategic dialogue between the two countries to be held in Washington on the 13th of next month.