Thursday, July 15, 2010
Jones, Menon discuss Obama visit preparations
From The Hindu
On a two-day visit to New Delhi, United States National Security Advisor General James Jones met with his Indian counterpart, Shiv Shankar Menon and discussed preparations for the upcoming visit in November by President Barack Obama.
In a statement, Deputy Spokesman of the National Security Council Ben Chang said General Jones hoped “the visit will be a demonstration of the strong cooperation and enduring partnership between the U.S. and India”.
During his stay in New Delhi through July 14 and 15 General Jones was said to have met with Mr. Menon and other senior Indian officials to discuss the full range of key bilateral issues facing the two countries, “including regional security, cooperation in Afghanistan, and trade and economic relations”.
Mr. Chang added that General Jones’ “successful” visit had reinforced the strategic partnership between India and the U.S., a partnership defined by “a foundation of common principles and values. He also said that while in India, General Jones had helped map out further areas in which mutual cooperation could lead to greater prosperity, security, and progress for countries and the world.
In addition to Mr. Menon, General Jones was said to have met with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Minister for Home Affairs P. Chidambaram, Minister for Defence A.K. Antony, Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee P.V. Naik, and Leader of the Opposition Arun Jaitley.
Mr. Chang said General Jones had expressed his appreciation for the hospitality and warmth of his interlocutors and the people of India.
Labels: Barack Obama India visit, James Jones, Shiv Shankar Menon
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Jones coming to lay groundwork for Obama trip
From The Hindu
Gneral James Jones, National Security Advisor will travel to India between July 14 and 16, the White House confirmed on Friday.
In a statement, Mike Hammer, National Security Council Spokesman, said that after flying out to Paris and Brussels, General Jones will make his way to India. The visit follows from the invitation extended to General Jones by his Indian counterpart, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon.
Mr. Hammer said that during his visit to New Delhi, the General would meet with Mr. Menon and other senior Indian officials to discuss “a full range of subjects key to the strategic partnership we are developing with India, including counter-terrorism cooperation, regional security, defence cooperation, and export controls.”
Mr. Hammer noted that General Jones’ visit would also serve as an opportunity to begin laying the groundwork for a successful visit by President Obama to India in November.
In his stops prior to New Delhi, National Security Advisor General Jones will consult with French officials, NATO Secretary General Rasmussen, and other allies in Paris and Brussels regarding Afghanistan, Middle East, Iraq, Iran, and preparations for NATO’s fall summit in Lisbon, Mr. Hammer said.
Gneral James Jones, National Security Advisor will travel to India between July 14 and 16, the White House confirmed on Friday.
In a statement, Mike Hammer, National Security Council Spokesman, said that after flying out to Paris and Brussels, General Jones will make his way to India. The visit follows from the invitation extended to General Jones by his Indian counterpart, National Security Advisor Shivshankar Menon.
Mr. Hammer said that during his visit to New Delhi, the General would meet with Mr. Menon and other senior Indian officials to discuss “a full range of subjects key to the strategic partnership we are developing with India, including counter-terrorism cooperation, regional security, defence cooperation, and export controls.”
Mr. Hammer noted that General Jones’ visit would also serve as an opportunity to begin laying the groundwork for a successful visit by President Obama to India in November.
In his stops prior to New Delhi, National Security Advisor General Jones will consult with French officials, NATO Secretary General Rasmussen, and other allies in Paris and Brussels regarding Afghanistan, Middle East, Iraq, Iran, and preparations for NATO’s fall summit in Lisbon, Mr. Hammer said.
Labels: James Jones, Obama visit, Shivshankar Menon
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