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India and UK set for terror talks India and UK in terrorism pledge
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Indian PM Manmohan Singh is due to meet his British counterpart Tony Blair for talks in London on the opening leg of his six-day visit to Europe. UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and his Indian counterpart, Manmohan Singh, have agreed to co-operate in the fight against international terrorism.
The two men are expected to agree a joint crackdown on terrorism. Mr Singh is in London on the opening leg of his six-day visit to Europe.
Train bombings in Mumbai killed more than 200 people, a year after 52 died in the 7 July bombings in London. After meeting at Downing Street, thepair said that they would work together to fight terrorism and expand economic, scientific and educational links.
The protection of cities and sporting venues, and ways to combat extremism in minority groups are set to figure in the meetings between the two men. Train bombings in Mumbai (Bombay) killed more than 200 people, a year after 52 died in bombings in London.
Mr Singh has said that relations between the two countries have strengthened considerably in areas such as energy, science and technology and research. 'Terror threats'
The British prime minister said both countries had experienced terrorism, and it was important that both work together over the issue.
Mr Singh welcomed the "strengthening strategic partnership" between the two countries, pointing out that both faced "common terror threats".
Mr Blair visited India last September
Both leaders condemned recent nuclear tests carried out by North Korea.
Officials say the two sides discussed better protection of sporting venues, and ways to combat extremism.
Mr Blair said that he was "pleased" with the state of Anglo-Indian relations.
He said that half a million Indians visited the UK every year, and that Britain was the third largest investor in India.
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Mr Blair met Mr Singh during his visit to India last year. He said that it was important that both countries also work closely together over the issue of climate change.
Both our countries have experienced terrorism...and it is important we co-operate Tony Blair
Earlier the Indian prime minister said that relations between the two countries were stronger in areas such as energy, science and technology and research.
After meeting Mr Blair and other ministers in London, Mr Singh will travel to Finland for a two-day summit with European Union leaders.After meeting Mr Blair and other ministers in London, Mr Singh will travel to Finland for a two-day summit with European Union leaders.
Trade and the fight against terrorism would be among the issues which will be discussed at those meetings. Indian officials say Mr Singh will discuss India's search for sources of nuclear fuel for civilian purposes before he leaves Britain.
Indian foreign secretary, Shiv Shankar Menon, said Mr Singh would also discuss India's search for sources of nuclear fuel for civilian purposes in his meetings. Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said India would be sharing the findings of its investigations into the July train bombings in the western city of Mumbai (Bombay).
He said India would be sharing the findings of its investigations into the July train bombings in the western city of Mumbai (Bombay).
"Counter-terrorism is an issue we have been discussing with the European Union and the UK," Mr Menon was quoted saying by the AFP news agency."Counter-terrorism is an issue we have been discussing with the European Union and the UK," Mr Menon was quoted saying by the AFP news agency.
"We will bring them up to date with India's experience as a victim of terrorism," he said.