Galileo, fusion energy propel India, E.U. `strategic partnership`

  • 08/11/2004

  • Hindu (New Delhi)

The decision to speed up the conclusion of an agreement for India joining the European Union's Galileo global positioning system and to establish an Energy Panel marked the high-point of the 'strategic partnership' unveiled by the two sides here on Monday. If eventual Indian participation in Galileo will be the first concrete expression of Europe and India's desire to work for a multipolar world order, collaboration on the ITER will help New Delhi establish a new benchmark for its participation in international civilian nuclear initiatives