MEA Official Spokesperson statement on the telephone call from President George W. Bush to Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

New Delhi
October 16, 2006

The Prime Minister received a telephone call from President George W. Bush of the United States this evening. This was an opportunity for both leaders to exchange views on current matters. The issues discussed include the Doha Round of trade negotiations, the India-US Civil Nuclear Cooperation understanding, developments in the region including Pakistan and Afghanistan, and recent developments in North Korea. The conversation lasted about 10 minutes.