Another feather in PM Modi's cap! India, US to resume talks on bilateral investment treaty

New Delhi, Jan 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said India and US are moving towards commercial operationalisation of the Indo-US nuclear deal.

"Civil nuclear deal was the centerpiece of Indo-US understanding," Modi said addressing a joint press conference with US President Barack Obama.

"Six year after the bilateral agreement, we are now moving towards commercial cooperation..." he said.

India will resume its dialogue on bilateral investment treaty with the US as the economic growth in both countries is becoming stronger, Indian Prime Minister said.

"Economic growth in the two countries is becoming stronger. We will resume dialogue on bilateral investment treaty," he said at a joint press meeting with US President Barack Obama after their talks.

Modi also said India will start discussion with the US on the social security agreement which is important for hundreds of thousands of Indians working in the US.

IANS