[New Delhi]USA & India Inks Arrangement For Exchange Of Terrorist Screening Information
An Arrangement between the authorized governmental agencies of the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America (USA) for exchange of terrorist screening information was signed today. The Arrangement was signed by the Union Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and Mr. Richard Verma, Ambassador of the United States of America to India.
As per this Arrangement, both sides shall provide each other access to terrorism screening information through the designated contact points, subject to domestic laws and regulations.
The Arrangement would enhance the counter terrorism cooperation between India and USA.
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The Union Home Secretary, Shri Rajiv Mehrishi and the Ambassador of the United States of America to India, Mr. Richard R. Verma exchanging the documents after signing the Arrangement between the authorized governmental agencies of the Government of India and the Government of the United States of America (USA) for exchange of terrorist screening information, in New Delhi on June 2, 2016.
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USA & India Inks Arrangement For Exchange Of Terrorist Screening Information
USA Says Sale Of 8 F-16 Pak,Is For Elimination Of Terrorists Safe Heavens
[Mumbai] USA Says Sale Of 8 F-16 Pak,Is For Elimination Of Terrorists Safe Heavens
US Justifies Sale Of Eight F-16 Jet to Pakistan Terming It Part Of Legacy Announcement
American Ambassador to India Richard Verma today said his country expects Islamabad to do “more” on eliminating terror safe havens on its soil.
Ambassador Said ,”Over the years, our equipment (sale) to Pakistan have been a mix of civilian and military equipment.
He said, during interaction at the CNN Asia Business Forum organised as part of ongoing ‘Make in India’ week,”The reality is that there are dangerous groups operating within Pakistan,”.
Islamabad needs to act against terror groups operating on its soil, the US envoy maintained. “More action needs to be taken by Pakistan on terror groups. Safe havens need to be eliminated.”
Verma’s comments came a day after the Obama administration notified the US Congress of its decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan worth nearly USD 700 million.
US Ambassador In India Appreciates India’s Food Security Programme
[New Delhi]US Ambassador In India Appreciates India’s Food Security Programme
US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Verma Called on Union Agriculture Minister And Appreciated India’s Food Security Programme
The newly appointed ,Indian Origin, US Ambassador, Mr. Richard Verma today called on Union Agriculture Minister Shri Radha Mohan Singh.
Agriculture Minister mentioned about the recent visit of Indian Prime Minister to US and US President’s visit to India which have added more vigour to already warm relations enjoyed by two countries.
Issues of mutual cooperation and also cooperation for ensuring World Food Security were discussed. Special emphasis was laid for transforming the structure of the cooperation vis-à-vis the current scenario requiring necessary changes as enshrined in the cooperation agreement signed in 2010 in the agriculture & allied sectors.
It was agreed to give renewed focus on cooperation in agriculture between both countries and initiate immediate steps for renewing the MoU signed in 2010 at the earliest possible with inclusion of new areas in the light of changing requirements and circumstances. It was also decided to amicably resolve sanitary and phytosanitary issues between the two countries for enhanced bilateral trade.
US Ambassador put on record his appreciation of the work done by government of India & USAID for the Agriculture Food Security Programme. Agriculture Minister expressed interest in the technology used by USA for weather forecasting for improving preparedness as well as redressal of problems caused by natural calamities.
India and USA Inks Cooperation in Information&Communications Technology
[New Delhi]India and USA Inks Cooperation in Information&Communications Technology
India and United States have signed a Joint Declaration of Intent for cooperation in the field of Information & Communications Technology and Electronics (ICTE).
The Joint Declaration was signed by the Secretary, Department of Electronics and IT Sh RS Sharma, and the US Ambassador to India Sh Richard Verma, at a ceremony held in New Delhi this evening.
Speaking to news persons, the Secretary, Department of Electronics and IT said that this is likely increase partnership for the ‘Digital India’ programme, electronic manufacturing, cyber security and several other such related fields between two countries.
The US ambassador expressing happiness hoped that this declaration before the arrival of the US president on Sunday would further strengthen cooperation between industries of both the countries in the sector. Shri Ram Sevak Sharma said that at the Indo US Joint working Group meeting on ICT held at Washington last week several US companies has expressed interest for their participation in India.
This Joint Declaration of intent made for a period of next five years would help in strengthening industrial, technological, research & innovation and economic cooperation between India and U.S. in the ICTE sector. It would also lead to US companies exploring opportunities for collaboration in India’s ambitious Digital India programme, Electronics manufacturing and Human Resource Development, through cooperation among private and public entities in a focused manner under the umbrella of the ongoing India-US ICT Dialogue.
On this occasion, reference was made to the deliberations at India US ICT Working Group meeting held in Washington, D.C., during January 14-15, 2015. It was agreed at this meeting to continue to explore the opportunities for collaboration on implementing India’s ambitious Digital India initiative, with the goal of enhancing digital infrastructure, deploying e-governance and e-services, and expanding the diffusion and use of ICT as a tool to expand economic opportunities, boost productivity, create jobs, and empower citizens. Besides, broad agreement was also reached on the importance of policies that promote innovation in the ICT sector, facilitate the flow of data across borders, and foster the global and open nature of the Internet as a platform for economic growth.
Later speaking to news persons Sh R S Sharma said that VISA issue relating to Indian IT professionals should be treated as an issue relating to trade in services and not as an immigration issue.
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The Secretary, Department of Electronics and Information Technology, Shri R.S. Sharma and the Ambassador of the United States of America, Mr. Richard Rahul Verma at the signing ceremony of a Joint Declaration of Intent between the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of the Government of India and the Department of State of the Government of the United States of America on cooperation in the field of Information & Communications Technology and Electronics (ICTE), in New Delhi on January 23, 2015.
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