NewsX : Manmohan-Obama meet boosts defence, nuclear initiatives

NewsX : Within hours of the White House meeting between Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and U.S. President Barack Obama, the two countries released a joint statement that showcased the breadth of their cooperation as well as highlighted joint naval exercises, promised momentum on investment treaties, reaffirmed their commitment to specific energy-sector projects and counterterrorism strategies.
Among the key initiatives flagged in the joint statement, India particularly welcomed the U.S. offer of membership in its 'Global Entry' Trusted Traveler Network programme, a scheme only offered to select countries, which will expedite the entry of approved Indian travellers at the U.S. border.
Despite U.S. officials remarking on several recent occasions that they had "specific concerns" about India's nuclear liability law, Friday's joint statement welcomed the announcement that Indian Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited and U.S. nuclear company Westinghouse had concluded a Preliminary Contract to develop a nuclear power plant in Gujarat. It also reiterated that both nations remained committed to a "full and timely implementation" of the bilateral civil nuclear agreement.
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