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Bush to push for deal in lame duck session

Special Correspondent

New Delhi: The U.S. President, George W. Bush, has assured India that his administration remained committed to the nuclear agreement with India and he would try to push for Congress' approval for the deal during its lame duck session.

Mr. Bush's assurance came during a 10-minute talk he had on Monday evening (Indian time) with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

`Sounded sincere'

An official, who was present during the conversation, said Mr. Bush sounded sincere and keen on pushing the nuclear deal through the legislative process.

The two leaders also discussed the Afghanistan situation.

The Prime Minister, according to the official, cautioned against the possibility of Talibanisation of the Afghan society again.

Mr. Bush appeared to share Dr. Singh's concern.

Nuclear test by

North Korea

On the recent nuclear test by North Korea, Mr. Bush made it clear that Washington was against emergence of another nuclear power in the region.

The two discussed the Doha Round of the WTO negotiations.

Dr. Singh explained to Mr. Bush India's stand and the need for developed nations to understand the demands and needs of developing nations, the official said.

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