    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book II)]
    [July 18, 2005]
    [Pages 1236-1238]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Joint Statement by President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Manmohan
    Singh of India
    July 18, 2005

        Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Bush today declare their
    resolve to transform the relationship between their countries and
    establish a global partnership. As leaders of nations committed to the
    values of human freedom, democracy and rule of law, the new relationship
    between India and the United States will promote stability, democracy,
    prosperity and peace throughout the world. It will enhance our ability
    to work together to provide global leadership in areas of mutual concern
    and interest.
        Building on their common values and interests, the two leaders
    resolve:
        To create an international environment conducive to
                promotion of democratic values, and to strengthen democratic
                practices in societies which wish to become more open and
                pluralistic.
        To combat terrorism relentlessly. They applaud the active
                and vigorous counterterrorism cooperation between the two
                countries and support more international efforts in this
                direction. Terrorism is a global scourge and the one we will
                fight everywhere. The two leaders strongly affirm their
                commitment to the conclusion by September of a UN
                comprehensive convention against international terrorism.
        The Prime Minister's visit coincides with the completion of the Next
    Steps in Strategic Partnership (NSSP) initiative, launched in January
    2004. The two leaders agree that this provides the basis for expanding
    bilateral activities and commerce in space, civil nuclear energy and
    dual-use technology.
        Drawing on their mutual vision for the U.S.-India relationship, and
    our joint objectives as strong long-standing democracies, the two
    leaders agree on the following:

    For the Economy

        Revitalize the U.S.-India Economic Dialogue and launch a CEO
                Forum to harness private sector energy and ideas to deepen
                the bilateral economic relationship.
        Support and accelerate economic growth in both countries
                through greater trade, investment, and technology
                collaboration.
        Promote modernization of India's infrastructure as a
                prerequisite for the continued growth of the Indian economy.
                As India enhances its investment climate, opportunities for
                investment will increase.
        Launch a U.S.-India Knowledge Initiative on Agriculture
                focused on promoting teaching, research, service and
                commercial linkages.

    For Energy and the Environment

        Strengthen energy security and promote the development of
                stable and

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                efficient energy markets in India with a view to ensuring
                adequate, affordable energy supplies and conscious of the
                need for sustainable development. These issues will be
                addressed through the U.S.-India Energy Dialogue.
        Agree on the need to promote the imperatives of development
                and safeguarding the environment, commit to developing and
                deploying cleaner, more efficient, affordable, and
                diversified energy technologies.

    For Democracy and Development

        Develop and support, through the new U.S.-India Global
                Democracy Initiative in countries that seek such assistance,
                institutions and resources that strengthen the foundations
                that make democracies credible and effective. India and the
                U.S. will work together to strengthen democratic practices
                and capacities and contribute to the new U.N. Democracy
                Fund.
        Commit to strengthen cooperation and combat HIV/AIDs at a
                global level through an initiative that mobilizes private
                sector and government resources, knowledge, and expertise.

    For Non-Proliferation and Security

        Express satisfaction at the New Framework for the U.S.-India
                Defense Relationship as a basis for future cooperation,
                including in the field of defense technology.
        Commit to play a leading role in international efforts to
                prevent the proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction.
                The U.S. welcomed the adoption by India of legislation on
                WMD (Prevention of Unlawful Activities Bill).
        Launch a new U.S.-India Disaster Relief Initiative that
                builds on the experience of the Tsunami Core Group, to
                strengthen cooperation to prepare for and conduct disaster
                relief operations.

    For High-Technology and Space

        Sign a Science and Technology Framework Agreement, building
                on the U.S.-India High-Technology Cooperation Group (HTCG),
                to provide for joint research and training, and the
                establishment of public-private partnerships.
        Build closer ties in space exploration, satellite navigation
                and launch, and in the commercial space arena through
                mechanisms such as the U.S.-India Working Group on Civil
                Space Cooperation.
        Building on the strengthened nonproliferation commitments
                undertaken in the NSSP, to remove certain Indian
                organizations from the Department of Commerce's Entity List.
        Recognizing the significance of civilian nuclear energy for meeting
    growing global energy demands in a cleaner and more efficient manner,
    the two leaders discussed India's plans to develop its civilian nuclear
    energy program.
        President Bush conveyed his appreciation to the Prime Minister over
    India's strong commitment to preventing WMD proliferation and stated
    that as a responsible state with advanced nuclear technology, India
    should acquire the same benefits and advantages as other such states.
    The President told the Prime Minister that he will work to achieve full
    civil nuclear energy cooperation with India as it realizes its goals of
    promoting nuclear power and achieving energy security. The President
    would also seek agreement from Congress to adjust U.S. laws and
    policies, and the United States will work with friends and allies to
    adjust international regimes to enable full civil nuclear energy
    cooperation and trade with India, including but not limited to
    expeditious consideration of fuel supplies for safeguarded nuclear
    reactors at Tarapur. In the meantime, the United States will encourage
    its partners to also consider this request expeditiously. India has
    expressed its interest in ITER and a willingness to

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    contribute. The United States will consult with its partners considering
    India's participation. The United States will consult with the other
    participants in the Generation IV International Forum with a view toward
    India's inclusion.
        The Prime Minister conveyed that for his part, India would
    reciprocally agree that it would be ready to assume the same
    responsibilities and practices and acquire the same benefits and
    advantages as other leading countries with advanced nuclear technology,
    such as the United States. These responsibilities and practices consist
    of identifying and separating civilian and military nuclear facilities
    and programs in a phased manner and filing a declaration regarding its
    civilians facilities with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA);
    taking a decision to place voluntarily its civilian nuclear facilities
    under IAEA safeguards; signing and adhering to an Additional Protocol
    with respect to civilian nuclear facilities; continuing India's
    unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing; working with the United States
    for the conclusion of a multilateral Fissile Material Cut Off Treaty;
    refraining from transfer of enrichment and reprocessing technologies to
    states that do not have them and supporting international efforts to
    limit their spread; and ensuring that the necessary steps have been
    taken to secure nuclear materials and technology through comprehensive
    export control legislation and through harmonization and adherence to
    Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) and Nuclear Suppliers Group
    (NSG) guidelines.
        The President welcomed the Prime Minister's assurance. The two
    leaders agreed to establish a working group to undertake on a phased
    basis in the months ahead the necessary actions mentioned above to
    fulfill these commitments. The President and Prime Minister also agreed
    that they would review this progress when the President visits India in
    2006.
        The two leaders also reiterated their commitment that their
    countries would play a leading role in international efforts to prevent
    the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear,
    chemical, biological and radiological weapons.
        In light of this closer relationship, and the recognition of India's
    growing role in enhancing regional and global security, the Prime
    Minister and the President agree that international institutions must
    fully reflect changes in the global scenario that have taken place since
    1945. The President reiterated his view that international institutions
    are going to have to adapt to reflect India's central and growing role.
    The two leaders state their expectations that India and the United
    States will strengthen their cooperation in global forums.
        Prime Minister Manmohan Singh thanks President Bush for the warmth
    of his reception and the generosity of his hospitality. He extends an
    invitation to President Bush to visit India at his convenience and the
    President accepts that invitation.

    Note: An original was not available for verification of the content of
    this joint statement.