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participation in our nuclear energy expansion program."Singh also called for greater technical and scientific cooperation both in civil and in the defense sector.
"We must revitalize our cooperation in the cutting edges of science and technology, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and transfer of high technologies," he said. "Defense cooperation is a key pillar of our relations. We would like to strengthen it, and move towards joint design, research, development and manufacture."
India already has a license for the production of T-90 tanks and produces BrahMos missiles. The two countries agreed in October on the joint development of helicopters, infantry fighting vehicles and a fifth-generation fighter, with formal agreements expected to be signed during Singh"s current visit.
The two leaders will also address regional and global issues, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, terrorism, climate change and measures to revive the global economy.