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Obama, Singh vow to boost Indo-US ties

Source: PTI
April 12, 2010 06:54 IST
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United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have vowed to strengthen the robust Indo-US relationship and discussed a wide range of bilateral and regional issues, including Afghanistan and nuclear terrorism.

"The two leaders vowed to continue to strengthen the robust relationship between the people of their countries and looked forward to the upcoming US-India Strategic Dialogue as the next step in that process," the White House said in a statement after Obama met Singh yesterday for about 45 minutes at the Blair House.

Earlier in the day, Obama walked down from the White House to Blair House to have his first bilateral with the Indian Prime Minister, who is here to attend the 47-nation Nuclear Security Summit convened by the US President.

"They agreed on the need for India and the United States to work together on global development issues, including economic infrastructure, food security and poverty reduction," the White House said.

"The two leaders also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and their shared vision for a strong, stable, and prosperous South Asia.

In this context, President Obama welcomed the humanitarian and development assistance that India continues to provide to Afghanistan," it said.

"President Obama also thanked Prime Minister Singh for his attendance at the Nuclear Security Summit and for India's role in making the summit a success.

They also discussed a number of regional and global issues, including counter-terrorism and nonproliferation," the White House statement said, adding that Obama reiterated his commitment to visit India in 2010.

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