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External Affairs Minister S M Krishna has told US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton that Washingtons chairmanship of the Nuclear Suppliers Group NSG would give a final impetus to New Delhis membership,sources have told The Indian Express.
Krishna welcomed the tangible progress in civil nuclear energy cooperation with the signing of the MoU between Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd and US nuclear firm Westinghouse.
Clinton said India had taken steps to diversify its sources of imported crude by reducing purchases of Iranian oil. The United States recognises Indias growing energy needs,and were working together to ensure not only stable oil markets but additional areas of cooperation to help India attain greater energy security, she said. Krishna said,We welcomed the tangible progress on our civil nuclear energy cooperation with the signing of the MoU between NPCIL and Westinghouse. Clinton said a lot of work was still needed to be done including understanding the implications of nuclear liability legislation,but this is a significant step toward the fulfillment of our landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement.
Emphasizing stronger and more effective cooperation in counter-terrorism and related issues as an important aspect of the strategic partnership,Krishna said,Indias interest in further access to Headley and Rana8230; was raised.
Clinton pushed for FDI in retail,saying,We look forward to working to advance negotiations on the Bilateral Investment Treaty,to further reduce barriers to trade and investment in areas like multi-brand retail,and to create hospitable environments for each of our companies to do business in the others country.
On Pakistan,Krishna said,We again stressed the importance of elimination of safe havens in Pakistan for Afghanistans security and the regions stability.
