International cooperation/ Three national security areas

US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled a deal aimed at unlocking billions of dollars in nuclear trade and deepening defence ties, steps which both sides hope will help establish an enduring strategic partnership…

1. Nuclear cooperation. Both countries struck a deal that could open the door for US companies to build nuclear reactors in India by promising insurance cover to US companies that had shied away from an Indian law placing liability on suppliers in case of an accident.

2. Closer strategic partnership. A US India Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia Pacific and Indian Ocean Region released on Sunday.

3. Defence.The two countries finalised a defence framework pact for 10 years.

Obama's meeting with Modi: Five key agreements