„During her trip to India, Clinton will conduct high level government to government meetings in Delhi and she would also visit Chennai,“

Defense deals are another aspect of trade between the two countries, he said, adding that India has embarked upon a military modernization programme, which is expected to spend more than USD 35 billion over the next five years.

„Despite in recent disappointment, we are pleased that India continues to look to the US suppliers to facilitate its defense modernisation,“ he said, adding that US firms have already won defense bids worth USD 8 billion in past four years.