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Jones to visit India for Obama visit groundwork

By The Assam Tribune

WASHINGTON, July 10 (PTI) - US National Security Adviser Gen (Retd) James Jones will travel to India next week to lay the groundwork for President Barack Obama's successful visit in November, the White House has said.

During his three-day trip following the invitation of his Indian counterpart Shivshankar Menon, Jones will have discussions on a full range of strategic partnership being developed between the two countries.

Jones will be visiting New Delhi from July 14 to 16 after travelling to Paris and Brussels during his trip that begins tomorrow.

"During his visit to New Delhi, the General will meet with National Security Adviser Menon and other senior Indian officials to discuss a full range of subjects key to the strategic partnership we are developing with India, including counter-terrorism cooperation, regional security, defence cooperation and export controls," National Security Council spokesman Mike Hammer said.

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