George W. Bush

Manmohan lauds Bush''s `strong personal commitment in transforming India-US ties

Washington, Sept. 26 :Manmohan lauds Bush''s `strong personal commitment in transforming India-US ties Concluding a much anticipated meeting with US President George W Bush at the Oval Office here on Thursday evening, Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh lauded Bush''s "strong personal commitment" in transforming India-US relations.

Bush assures Manmohan Singh on nuclear deal

Washington - Bush assures Manmohan Singh on nuclear dealUS President George W Bush assured Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that his administration was working to get prompt congressional approval on a deal that would allow the United States to share civilian nuclear technology to India.

"It's taken a lot of work on both our parts, a lot of courage on your part," Bush said. "And so we're working hard to get it passed as quickly as possible."

Bush, Manmohan have warm meeting, sans nuke deal signing

Washington, Sept. 26 : Bush, Manmohan have warm meeting, sans nuke deal signingThe entire suspense over the signing of the US-India civil nuclear deal seemed to evaporate during the meeting between President George W Bush and Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. The two had a warm 30-minute meeting at the Oval Office, but no agreement was signed.

Addressing the media after the meeting, Bush told reporters that he is working hard to push the deal through.

"This agreement has taken a lot of work from both sides. We are working harder to make it possible," Bush said.

Ukrainian President Yushchenko to visit Bush Monday

Washington - Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko is expected to visit his counterpart George W Bush on Monday, the White House said Thursday.

Manmohan Singh, Bush meet, nuke deal voting postponed to Friday

Washington, Sept. 26 : Manmohan Singh, Bush meet, nuke deal voting postponed to FridayIndian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh met US President George W Bush at the White House on Thursday evening for a working dinner, even as the US House of Representatives took a decision to postpone the voting on the US-India civil nuclear deal to Friday.

Bush is reported to have told Singh that his administration is working hard to get the deal passed as quickly as possible and hoped that India would be satisfied by the final outcome.

Bush offers support for Lebanese democracy

Bush offers support for Lebanese democracy Washington  - US President George W Bush voiced his support for the democratic government of Lebanon free of Syrian influence during his meeting Thursday with Lebanese President Michel Suleiman.

"The United States is proud to stand by your side," Bush said. "Our mission is your mission: a country that is strong and capable, and a country where people can live in peace."

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