Pentagon, Clinton host Indian defence minister

29 Sep 2010

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Washington: US defence secretary Robert Gates and Indian defence minister AK Antony met Tuesday for talks amid talks of a growing strategic alliance and expanding military ties. The prospect of lucrative defence deals for American defence contractors also hung heavy in the air.

Defence minister AK Antony being received by secretary of state Hillary ClintonEarlier, secretary of state Hillary Clinton engaged Antony in discussions and also made a pitch for American defence equipment.

"We think we have the finest military hardware in the world, and if India is upgrading its defence capabilities, they should buy American," state department spokesman, PJ Crowley told reporters in response to a question on the meeting between Clinton and Antony at the Foggy Bottom headquarters.

"I believe our understanding is that some of those decisions are coming up fairly soon. But this is an Indian process, but we're pleased that US companies are competing," said Crowley.

He also said the two leaders discussed a wide range of issues including Afghanistan and Pakistan.

Looming in the foreground is a multi-billion-dollar deal for 10 Boeing-built C-17 heavy-lift transport aircraft. In its final stages, the deal is worth an estimated $2-5 billion and may well be inked in the course of a state visit to India by American president Barack Obama.

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