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Hillary Clinton meets PM Manmohan Singh

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Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh speaks with US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as US Charge d’Affaires in India Peter Burleigh (2nd L) watches during their meeting in New Delhi 20 July 2009. The United States and India are expected to sign an agreement on Monday that would take a major step towards allowing the sale of sophisticated US arms to the South Asian nation, three senior US officials said.Reuters/B Mathur/India

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton called on Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday and is understood to have discussed terrorism and Pakistan, besides ways to enhance bilateral relations.

Clinton, who is on a five-day visit to India, met Singh at his office in 7 Race Course Road in New Delhi. She was accompanied by US Ambassador-designate Timothy Roemer among others.

The US Secretary of State will also meet External Affairs Minister S M Krishna during which the two sides are expected to look at ways to take the strategic ties to a new level.

A few pacts, including the End User Verification agreement in defence field, under which the US would be able to supply sensitive military equipment, are expected to be signed after the discussions.

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