Hillary Clinton visits India, aiming to improve ties

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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is visiting India, aiming to improve ties between the two countries. Clinton met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New Delhi to discuss forging a more productive partnership.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, right, talks to U.S. Secretary  of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in New Delhi, India, Monday, July 20,  2009. Clinton on Monday touted prospects for strengthening U.S.-India  relations and prepared to sign at least one agreement designed to give  U.S. companies more access to India's expanding markets.(AP Photo/ Saurabh Das)

During the visit, Clinton is also expected to sign an agreement enabling US companies to sell nuclear reactors to India, and possibly another agreement on defense sales. Before the meeting, Clinton spoke to students at Delhi University.

She said there would be a more comprehensive approach to bilateral relations, including talks on energy security, agriculture reforms, education and counter-terrorism.