US hopeful of completing the civil nuclear pact soon

“We hope to complete this landmark agreement soon”,Roemer said.

He said besides leading to the development of clean energy alternatives and greater access to affordable energy for the people of India,the pact will also create jobs and economic opportunities for both the countries.

“It is a strategic win-win for both countries. The United States of America looks forward to working steadfastly together with India–building on our unprecedented accomplishments across the full range of human endeavour–in a global and enduring partnership that enriches and secures the lives,wel-lbeing and prosperity of the citizens and future generations of our countries while shaping the 21st century”,he said.

The delegation,representing 30 of the top commercial nuclear equipment suppliers from the US,was led by Westinghouse Electric’s Vice President Meena Mutyala and GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy¿s Senior Vice President Daniel Roderick and met with government officials and business counterparts in Delhi and Mumbai during their week-long visit.

The mission is a partnership of the US-India Business Council(USIBC),the Nuclear Energy Institute,the US Foreign Commercial Service and the CII.

The delegates also recognised the contribution of nuclear scientist and Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Anil Kakodkar who played a crucial role in bringing to fruition the US-India civil nuclear deal.