New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) In a "breakthrough", India and the US Sunday agreed to move towards "commercial cooperation" as well as "full implementation" of their landmark civil nuclear deal.
The announcement was made by US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, brightening the prospects of the deal that was inked during the Manmohan Singh regime in 2008 but never implemented.
"The civil nuclear agreement was the centrepiece of our transformed relationship, which demonstrated new trust. It also created new economic opportunities and expanded our option for clean energy," Modi said addressing a joint press conference with Obama here.
"...I am pleased that six years after we signed our bilateral agreement, we are moving towards commercial cooperation, consistent with our law, our international legal obligations, and technical and commercial viability."
Describing it as a "breakthrough understanding", Obama said the two leaders agreed to "advance our civil nuclear cooperation and we are committed to moving toward full implementation".
"It is an important step and shows us how we can work together to elevate our relationship."
Modi and Obama met at Hyderabad House for a marathon four-hour-long session of summit-level talks, their second in the last four months after the one during the prime minister's maiden visit to the US in September 2014.
Obama, accompanied by his wife Michelle, is here to attend the 66th Republic Day parade as chief guest.
Excluding Pollard, Bravo a self-inflicted blow: Lara
Christchurch, Feb 18 (IANS) West Indies batting legend Brian Lara has described as “a self-inflicted blow”, the decision by the Clive Lloyd-led selection panel to exclude Kieron Pollard
Operation Sindoor: The Saudi Arabian minister suddenly reached Delhi amidst India-Pakistan tension, Iranian foreign minister also came
After Operation Sindoor, tensions between India and Pakistan are at their peak. Countries around the world are appealing for peace. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel
Punjab Assembly elections date extended, now voting will be held on February 20
The Election Commission has announced the new date for the elections to the Punjab Legislative Assembly. Now elections in Punjab will be held on February 20. The appeal to postpone the assembly
Dhoni accuses IPS of contempt of court: Reached court in match-fixing case
Former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has filed a petition in the Madras High Court against IPS officer Sampath Kumar in a match-fixing case. In the petition, he accused Sampath of
Bihar CM includes Paswan caste in Mahadalit category
Patna, Feb 15 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi has approved a proposal to include the Paswan caste in the Mahadalit category, an official said Sunday.Now, there is no Dalit category in
Gangster Abu Salem gets Life Imprisonment
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IANS) Gangster Abu Salem was slapped with life imprisonment for killing Mumbai builder Pradeep Jain in March 1995 by a court here Wednesday.Special Public Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam
President Mukherjee Greets Coast Guard on 38th Raising Day
New Delhi, Jan 31 (IANS) The President Pranab Mukherjee Saturday conveyed his greetings and felicitations to all the personnel of Indian Coast Guard on its 38th raising day Feb 1."The President of
ITR Filing Last Extended: Deadline for filing income tax returns for assessment year 2021-22 extended
Income Tax Return (ITR): The deadline for filing an income tax return for the assessment year 2021-22 has been extended till March 15. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) gave this information on
Bangladesh's instability affects India: Tripura CM
Agartala, March 27 (IANS) If there is any turmoil in Bangladesh, it also affects India's peace, stability and integrity, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said."If there is chaos and trouble in
China-Taiwan Tension: If the war broke out between China-Taiwan, chip manufacturing will stop, this will affect the smartphone market
There is a dispute between China and America on the issue of Taiwan. Relations between the two countries worsened after US Lower House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan. China is trying to threaten
