He further added that military relationship between the two nations is as close as it has ever been
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a five nation tour that kicks off next week
This will contribute to a global effort to curb the rise in greenhouse gas emissions and enhance resilience to the impacts of climate change
Both sides shall provide each other access to information through the designated contact points, subject to domestic laws and regulations
This would exempt prominent Indian citizens from immigration checks and help in exchange of information on terrorists
The move will bring India at par with other NATO allies in terms of sale of defence equipment and technology transfer
The two leaders discussed a wide range of bilateral issues including cooperation on climate change, trade and defense
Says the deal is just another name for the Logistic Support Agreement that the US enters into with military allies like the Philippines, South Korea and Japan.
US Defence Secretary said this does not entail deployment of American troops on Indian soil
US Defence Secretary Carter remained tight-lipped on the decisions to be taken during his India trip
Carter also reiterated that from the perspective of the US there is no India-Pak hyphenation
He asserted that his proposed visit is expected to set a "new milestone" in the bilateral relationship between the two countries
India opposed sale of 8 fighter jets worth $700 mn to Pak, saying it disagrees with US' that it'd combat terrorism
India has opposed the sale of eight American F-16 fighter jets worth approximately $700 million to Pakistan
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said that India is in for joint military exercise but not for joint patrolling
The previous governments feared an agreement would bind India to support US in war
His statement comes after US won the ruling against India at the WTO after challenging the rules on the origin of solar cells and solar modules
This will include highlighting American approaches to entrepreneurship as embodied in the experiences of the delegation members
India has disagreed with the US' rationale that such arms transfers help Pakistan in combating terrorism
The Pacific Command Commander is headed to India next week for a wide range of talks with his Indian counterparts