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India, Australia to sign defense pact2006-03-06 New Delhi: India and Australia will sign a defense pact during Prime Minister John Howard's four-day visit.The Hindu newspaper said Monday that in addition to defense, there would be agreements on customs cooperation, trade and economic framework, biotechnology and a letter of intent on the India-Australia Strategic Fund. Howard held bilateral talks with Indian President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Monday on a range of issues. He will visit India's business hub, Bombay, and the southern city of Chennai during his visit, and will meet Sonia Gandhi, the chairperson of the ruling United Progressive Alliance. "India is an increasingly influential country whose interests converge with Australia. We work constructively on key international issues," Howard said. Before leaving for India, Howard ruled out the signing of an agreement for the supply of nuclear energy to India during his visit. "We are certainly not going to change our policy just because Indians and Americans have reached an agreement," Howard said. India has expressed its willingness to buy uranium from Australia. Canberra, however, said uranium exports were not possible until India becomes a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty. Indian Commerce Minister Kamal Nath and opposition leader Lal Kishan Advani also held discussions with Howard. The Australian premier, along with his delegation, also held business talks with a number of Indian businessmen. They agreed to increase trade between the two countries and to explore new areas of cooperation. Sponsored Links
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