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Key defence agreement with the US finally within reach

Three areas of differences remain in transfer of communications equipment

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India-US are hoping that the agreement could be announced at the inaugural “two-plus-two” US-India dialogue in July, when Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj(left) and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will jointly meet their American counterparts

Ajai Shukla New Delhi

3 min read Last Updated : Jun 23 2018 | 7:06 AM IST

A key defence agreement with the US that India once staunchly opposed, is set to see light of the day.

After intensive negotiations in New Delhi from Monday to Wednesday, only three areas of disagreement remain in finalizing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA), which will allow the US to transfer highly secure communications equipment to India.

Top defence ministry sources said negotiations were conducted with unusual purpose, with both sides hoping the agreement could be announced at the inaugural “two-plus-two” US-India dialogue on July 6, when Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will jointly meet

Topics : US India relations

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