India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Begins US Visit

 PM Manmohan Singh has begun a visit to the US for talks expected to be dominated by Afghanistan, climate change and nuclear energy cooperation.

Mr Singh has said that a victory for the Taliban in Afghanistan would be a catastrophe for South and Central Asia.

He said he was concerned about the spread of Taliban and al-Qaeda terrorism to Pakistan's heartlands.

India hopes the summit talks will see the finalisation of the civilian nuclear deal with the US.

During his visit - the first official state visit of the Obama administration - Mr Singh will hold meetings with business leaders and foreign policy scholars.More Readhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/8373574.stm

India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Begins US Visit