(The Stellar News) : The civil nuclear deal would be part of the discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump, the White House has said, emphasising that the US was looking forward to its nuclear reactors contributing to India’s energy security.
In terms of the actual deals, the US is still looking forward to US-built nuclear reactors contributing to India’s energy security
New Jobs and Trade Opportunities
“In terms of the actual deals, the US is still looking forward to US-built nuclear reactors contributing to India’s energy security. We think that this civil nuclear partnership will bolster India’s energy security, create jobs and trade opportunities for the American people. It’s the White House Energy Week, so civil nuclear energy cooperation is bound to come up,” the official said in response to a question and dismissed reports that it has been suspended. That waiver was provided for India. The Nuclear Suppliers Group agreed to a waiver for India to receive civil nuclear technology and fuel. So that’s completed,” said the official. Meanwhile, a senior White House official preparing for PM Modi’s maiden meeting with Trump, said that the US president is well aware of India’s economy and strategic potential. He said that Trump has already visited Mumbai, the commercial capital of India, in his capacity as a real estate tycoon.
Deepening Strategic Partnership
“He has visited India. Indian Americans have really embraced the innovation and entrepreneurship. Noting that Indian-Americans have founded 15 % of Silicon Valley startups alone, the official said that as a businessman, India is not new for him (Trump). “He has been acquainted with India. This will offer an opportunity to really deepen the strategic partnership and his strategic understanding of India,” he said. According to the official, the preparations for Modi’s trip started long ago. There has been a great deal of preparation to make this a really memorable visit,” the official said adding that both sides recognise the importance of the US-India partnership.
