India, US review strategic partnership
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
New Delhi, July 16, IRNA -- India and the US reviewed the status of the strategic partnership and discussed preparations for the President Barack Obama's state visit later this year.
The discussion took place during the two-day (July 14-15) visit of US National Security Adviser General (Retired) James Jones in New Delhi.
General Jones’ visit to India is part of the institutionalized dialogue mechanism between the National Security Advisers of India and the USA, which has served as a useful channel of communication between the two countries.
During the visit the two sides reviewed the status of the strategic partnership between India and the USA , and discussed preparations for the State visit of President Barack Obama to India later this year.
Discussions were positive, constructive and forward looking, said an official release issued here.
Apart from bilateral relations, regional and global issues, including the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, international terrorism, the global governance architecture and emerging threats to international security were also discussed.
During his visit, General James Jones also called on Prime Minister, Defence Minister, Home Minister and Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee.
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