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 Shiv Shankar Menon, Gen. Jones will have discussions on a full range of strategic partnership being developed between the two countries.
Gen. Jones will be visiting New Delhi from July 14 to 16 after travelling to Paris and Brussels during his trip that begins on Sunday.
“During his visit, the General will meet with NSA 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. “General Jones will also have an opportunity to begin laying the groundwork for a successful visit by President Obama in November,” he said. Mr Obama is to visit India from November 7 to 10, a senior US administration official said, adding that the First Lady would also travel with the President. —PTI