WORLD
President Obama who has described India-US relationship as one of the "defining partnerships of the 21ST century" had chosen to invite Manmohan Singh for his presidency's first state dinner in Nov 2009.
US President Barack Obama's meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh here next Friday — the third between the two leaders in four years - will provide them an opportunity to chart a course toward enhanced trade, investment and development cooperation, according to the White House.
The summit meeting "will highlight India's role in regional security and stability," White House spokesperson Josh Earnest told reporters accompanying Obama on a visit to Kansas City, Missouri Friday. It would also "provide an opportunity for the two leaders to chart a course toward enhanced trade, investment, and development cooperation between the United States and India," he said.
Earnest recalled that Friday's "bilateral meeting" at the White House "follows the Prime Minister's visit to Washington in 2009 and the President's memorable visit to India in 2010" but gave no details of their agenda.
President Obama who has described India-US relationship as one of the "defining partnerships of the 21ST century" had chosen to invite Manmohan Singh for his presidency's first state dinner in Nov 2009.
Vice President Joe Biden and US Secretary of State John Kerry had visited India recently to set the stage for Manmohan Singh's working visit which is expected to focus on how to operationalise the landmark India-US civil nuclear deal, enhanced defence cooperation and Afghanistan.
Signed in 2008, the nuclear deal which has been variously described in India as a "pillar of our strategic partnership," and a symbol of our transformed relationship" has been stalled over India's tough 2010 nuclear liability law which makes suppliers too liable in the event of an accident.
The two sides will also explore ways of expanding defence ties "beyond a buyer-seller relationship to a joint partnership in design, development and production of defence material".
As US Deputy Defence Secretary Ashton Carter who was in India this week in preparation of Manmohan Singh's visit put it: "They (India) don't want to just buy our stuff."
"They want to build our stuff with us and they want to develop new things with us, and they want to do research with us."
Meanwhile, a key Obama aide has ruled out a meeting between Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York.
Obama had a "good set of discussions" on the phone with Sharif when the US president called him after his electoral victory, White House deputy national security advisor Ben Rhodes said Friday.
"We do expect that we'd like to have a formal meeting with the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the near future. So it's a matter of making sure that we can find an appropriate time for both leaders to come together," he said.
The State Department which has been "encouraging" India and Pakistan to hold a dialogue declined comment on a likely meeting between Manmohan Singh and Sharif over the next weekend.
DNA TV Show: Why did BJP pick Rekha Gupta as the next Delhi Chief Minister?
Groom’s rejection of Rs 5 lakh dowry wins in-laws' praise: ‘If educated people don't...'
Tina Ambani redefines beauty in pastel pink lehenga at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani's mehendi ceremony
‘It started happening to...’: Akshaye Khanna opens up about premature balding in 20s
'Me watching...': Tanmay Bhatt posts sarcastic video amid Ranveer Allahbadia controversy
Who is Rekha Gupta, the new Chief Minister of Delhi?
Rekha Gupta named Delhi Chief Minister, set to succeed Atishi
Amid affair rumours with Abhishek Bachchan, Nimrat Kaur says 'words fail me...'
NHAI clarifies on new FASTag rules, says customers can recharge...
Meet man, who topped IIT-JEE Advanced 2018 with AIR 1, now lives abroad, works at…
Man sues PVR, INOX for wasting time with 25-min ads, wins Rs...
Red Coral and Yellow Sapphire: A Powerful Combination or Not?
Ahead of annual salary hike, Narayana Murthy's Infosys offers lower...
Parthiv Patel's self deprecating humour wins hearts, he was asked about Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma
Ramadan 2025 date: When will crescent moon sighting take place in India and Saudi Arabia?
Mamaearth co-founder Ghazal Alagh says every successful brand has one thing in common, it is...
Neo Ayurveda Resolves 20-Year Migraines and Normalizes TSH in Just 30 Days
After backlash, Netflix cuts Urvashi Rautela's role from Daaku Maharaaj? Here's what we know
Mukesh Ambani's popular brand enters quick e-commerce delivery in UAE, teams up with...
On the Epic 8th Anniversary, Lystloc Launches Advanced LystCRM Solution & Face Rec API
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg gets richer by Rs 118 crore after selling...; his net worth reaches Rs...
Nagaland Lottery Result February 19: Dear Cupid Wednesday lucky draw, check full list
Pak vs NZ, Champions Trophy 2025: Disaster for Pakistan? Fakhar Zaman is off the field in first over
Who was Milind Rege? Former Mumbai stalwart and selector who passed away at 76
Food vlogger, Chatori Rajani's 17-year-old son Taran Jain dies in road accident
Pak vs NZ Dream11 predictions: Check best picks for ICC Champions Trophy 2025's opening match
Varun Dhawan suffers injury, shares photo of deep cut on his finger: 'This one gets...'
Meet man, who joined NVIDIA in 1997, helped it become USD 3 trillion company amid US-China AI war
Asap Rocky found not guilty of shooting at former friend, Rihanna reacts: 'The glory belongs to...'
LIC Smart Pension Plan: Invest Rs 1 lakh and get Rs... every month on maturity, here's how
Influencer recreates Katrina Kaif's dialogue from Tees Maar Khan and it's absolutely on point
Future of Pilot Ejection: Martin-Baker's advanced technology comes to India
Meet Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy, Sudha Murty's granddaughters, their famous parents are...
FWICE urges Maharashtra government to make Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna's Chhaava tax-free
Priyanka Chopra gives major Rangeela vibes as she channels her 'inner Urmila Matondkar'
Jamie Lever mimicking Govinda's wife Sunita Ahuja will start your day with laughter
Watch: Priyanka Chopra lands in Mumbai days after brother’s wedding, helps a person on streets by…
'They have a lot more money': Trump questions USD 21 million fund for voter turnout in India
Bank Holiday Today: Banks to remain closed on February 19 in THIS state due to...