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The official refrained from giving details of the
deliverables during the Obama visit, but indicated that this
could include a India-specific exemption from import-export
restriction that would include lifting of sanctions from
Indian entities like the Indian Space Research Organisation
announcing major arms sales deal with American companies which
could be to the tune of USD 4 to USD 5 billion. This would
include C-17s.
There is also possibility of a major agreement in the
civil aviation sector.
In recent years, India has been one of the major
buyers of the American aviation industry, in particular the
Boeing company.
"There is a rich agenda before the two governments,"
the Indian diplomat said adding that this includes the Indo-US
civilian nuclear deal.
Even though the US has expressed its reservations
about the recently passed Nuclear Liability Bill by the
Parliament, the diplomat ruled out making any changes in the
legislation.
However the official said talks are going on right now
with the US companies on how to proceed ahead under the
current legal framework.
There could also be a few major announcements in the
energy, agriculture and health sector during the trip. PTI LKJ
PRI


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