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PM Modi, Chuck Hagel discuss defence, terrorism

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed issues relating to defence cooperation and combating terrorism.

FP Archives|Sep 30, 2014, 23:40:40 IST

Washington: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed issues relating to defence cooperation and combating terrorism.The US Defence Secretary called on Modi at the Blair House here where the visiting dignitary is staying.[caption id="attachment_1738029" align="alignleft" width="380"] Prime Minister Narendra Modi. PTI[/caption]"Issues of the day - Ebola and Terror - among subjects discussed as Def Secy Hagel calls on PM @narendramodi," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin tweeted later.Maryland Governor Michael O'Malley also called on Modi and discussed innovative uses of technology in governance.PTI

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