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Joint Statement Between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh
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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
July 18, 2005

Joint Statement Between President George W. Bush and Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh



Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Bush today declare their
resolve to transform the relationship between their countries and establish
a global partnership. As leaders of nations committed to the values of
human freedom, democracy and rule of law, the new relationship between
India and the United States will promote stability, democracy, prosperity
and peace throughout the world. It will enhance our ability to work
together to provide global leadership in areas of mutual concern and
interest.

Building on their common values and interests, the two leaders resolve:

  þ To create an international environment conducive to promotion of
    democratic values, and to strengthen democratic practices in societies
    which wish to become more open and pluralistic.

  þ To combat terrorism relentlessly. They applaud the active and vigorous
    counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries and support more
    international efforts in this direction. Terrorism is a global scourge
    and the one we will fight everywhere. The two leaders strongly affirm
    their commitment to the conclusion by September of a UN comprehensive
    convention against international terrorism.

The Prime Minister's visit coincides with the completion of the Next Steps
in Strategic Partnership (NSSP) initiative, launched in January 2004. The
two leaders agree that this provides the basis for expanding bilateral
activities and commerce in space, civil nuclear energy and dual-use
technology.

Drawing on their mutual vision for the U.S.-India relationship, and our
joint objectives as strong long-standing democracies, the two leaders agree
on the following:

FOR THE ECONOMY

  þ Revitalize the U.S.-India Economic Dialogue and launch a CEO Forum to
    harness private sector energy and ideas to deepen the bilateral
    economic relationship.

  þ Support and accelerate economic growth in both countries through
    greater trade, investment, and technology collaboration.

  þ Promote modernization of India's infrastructure as a prerequisite for
    the continued growth of the Indian economy. As India enhances its
    investment climate, opportunities for investment will increase.

  þ Launch a U.S.-India Knowledge Initiative on Agriculture focused on
    promoting teaching, research, service and commercial linkages.

FOR ENERGY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

  þ Strengthen energy security and promote the development of stable and
    efficient energy markets in India with a view to ensuring adequate,
    affordable energy supplies and conscious of the need for sustainable
    development. These issues will be addressed through the U.S.-India
    Energy Dialogue.

  þ Agree on the need to promote the imperatives of development and
    safeguarding the environment, commit to developing and deploying
    cleaner, more efficient, affordable, and diversified energy
    technologies.

FOR DEMOCRACY AND DEVELOPMENT

  þ Develop and support, through the new U.S.-India Global Democracy
    Initiative in countries that seek such assistance, institutions and
    resources that strengthen the foundations that make democracies
    credible and effective. India and the U.S. will work together to
    strengthen democratic practices and capacities and contribute to the
    new U.N. Democracy Fund.

  þ Commit to strengthen cooperation and combat HIV/AIDs at a global level
    through an initiative that mobilizes private sector and government
    resources, knowledge, and expertise.

FOR NON-PROLIFERATION AND SECURITY

  þ Express satisfaction at the New Framework for the U.S.-India Defense
    Relationship as a basis for future cooperation, including in the field
    of defense technology.

  þ Commit to play a leading role in international efforts to prevent the
    proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. The U.S. welcomed the
    adoption by India of legislation on WMD (Prevention of Unlawful
    Activities Bill).

  þ Launch a new U.S.-India Disaster Relief Initiative that builds on the
    experience of the Tsunami Core Group, to strengthen cooperation to
    prepare for and conduct disaster relief operations.

FOR HIGH-TECHNOLOGY AND SPACE

  þ Sign a Science and Technology Framework Agreement, building on the
    U.S.-India High-Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG), to provide for
    joint research and training, and the establishment of public-private
    partnerships.

  þ Build closer ties in space exploration, satellite navigation and
    launch, and in the commercial space arena through mechanisms such as
    the U.S.-India Working Group on Civil Space Cooperation.

  þ Building on the strengthened nonproliferation commitments undertaken in
    the NSSP, to remove certain Indian organizations from the Department of
    Commerce's Entity List.

Recognizing the significance of civilian nuclear energy for meeting growing
global energy demands in a cleaner and more efficient manner, the two
leaders discussed India's plans to develop its civilian nuclear energy
program.

President Bush conveyed his appreciation to the Prime Minister over India's
strong commitment to preventing WMD proliferation and stated that as a
responsible state with advanced nuclear technology, India should acquire
the same benefits and advantages as other such states. The President told
the Prime Minister that he will work to achieve full civil nuclear energy
cooperation with India as it realizes its goals of promoting nuclear power
and achieving energy security. The President would also seek agreement from
Congress to adjust U.S. laws and policies, and the United States will work
with friends and allies to adjust international regimes to enable full
civil nuclear energy cooperation and trade with India, including but not
limited to expeditious consideration of fuel supplies for safeguarded
nuclear reactors at Tarapur. In the meantime, the United States will
encourage its partners to also consider this request expeditiously. India
has expressed its interest in ITER and a willingness to contribute. The
United States will consult with its partners considering India's
participation. The United States will consult with the other participants
in the Generation IV International Forum with a view toward India's
inclusion.

The Prime Minister conveyed that for his part, India would reciprocally
agree that it would be ready to assume the same responsibilities and
practices and acquire the same benefits and advantages as other leading
countries with advanced nuclear technology, such as the United States.
These responsibilities and practices consist of identifying and separating
civilian and military nuclear facilities and programs in a phased manner
and filing a declaration regarding its civilians facilities with the
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); taking a decision to place
voluntarily its civilian nuclear facilities under IAEA safeguards; signing
and adhering to an Additional Protocol with respect to civilian nuclear
facilities; continuing India's unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing;
working with the United States for the conclusion of a multilateral Fissile
Material Cut Off Treaty; refraining from transfer of enrichment and
reprocessing technologies to states that do not have them and supporting
international efforts to limit their spread; and ensuring that the
necessary steps have been taken to secure nuclear materials and technology
through comprehensive export control legislation and through harmonization
and adherence to Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and Nuclear
Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines.

The President welcomed the Prime Minister's assurance. The two leaders
agreed to establish a working group to undertake on a phased basis in the
months ahead the necessary actions mentioned above to fulfill these
commitments. The President and Prime Minister also agreed that they would
review this progress when the President visits India in 2006.

The two leaders also reiterated their commitment that their countries would
play a leading role in international efforts to prevent the proliferation
of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical, biological and
radiological weapons.

In light of this closer relationship, and the recognition of India's
growing role in enhancing regional and global security, the Prime Minister
and the President agree that international institutions must fully reflect
changes in the global scenario that have taken place since 1945. The
President reiterated his view that international institutions are going to
have to adapt to reflect India's central and growing role. The two leaders
state their expectations that India and the United States will strengthen
their cooperation in global forums.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh thanks President Bush for the warmth of his
reception and the generosity of his hospitality. He extends an invitation
to President Bush to visit India at his convenience and the President
accepts that invitation.

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