The US "strongly supports" India's NSG membership bid, President Barack Obama today told Prime Minister Narendra Modi here as they discussed the immediate priorities in the strategic partnership, including deepening the civil nuclear cooperation and combating climate change. The US has been playing a lead role in supporting India's bid in the 48-member elite group. "President Obama praised Prime Minister Modi's initiatives to reform the Indian economy. During the meeting, Obama also praised Modi's vision of entrepreneurship and innovation, which he said would be "very important for a country like India". Modi praised President Obama for his contribution to the relationship and the growing trust between the two countries.

Source: dna September 08, 2016 15:30 UTC