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The situation in Afghanistan and other regional issues
are also expected to figure during his talks with the US
leadership, the Prime Minister said.
Terrorism emanating from Pakistan is expected to be high
on agenda of the Singh-Obama talks.
The two sides are likely to sign an MoU on counter-
terrorism that will provide a framework for institutionalised
cooperation particularly in intelligence sharing, sources
said.
The two countries are also expected to ink MoUs in
renewable energy, IPR in agriculture and announce Singh-Obama
Knowledge Initiative.
Certain issues that are holding up implementation of the
landmark civil nuclear agreement may take some more time
though officials from the two countries are trying to iron out
the creases before the two leaders meet.
Indian foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao said both the
governments are fully committed to implementing the historic
pact which offers immense benefits for India and opens
business opportunities for the US.
At the bilateral levels, India looked forward to building
upon the Strategic Dialogue by adding greater substance to
cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, services,
energy, science and technology, defence, high technology
trade, education, agriculture and health, he said.
Singh is accompanied by Planning Commission Deputy
Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia. PTI