US Defence Secretary meets Manmohan Singh in Delhi

Jun 5, 7:35 pm

New Delhi, June 5 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta, who is presently on a two-day visit to India as part of his weeklong Asia tour to explain a new U.S. military strategy to allies and partners in the region, met Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh here on Tuesday to further deepen defence ties with New Delhi.

Panetta is expected to discuss the ongoing defence co-operation and regional security situation during his discussion with Defence Minister A.K. Antony.

Antony will also host a dinner in honour of the visiting dignitary.

Panetta will also hold discussions with the National Security Advisor Shiv Shankar Menon. (ANI)

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