United States President George W Bush has welcomed the passage by Congress of a bill to implement the civil nuclear deal with India, saying this would 'strengthen the strategic cooperation' between the two countries.
Bush said he was looking forward to signing into law the bill, which will deliver 'valuable benefits' to both nations.
"Congress has agreed upon bipartisan legislation that will strengthen the strategic relationship between America and India, and deliver valuable benefits to both nations," he said in a statement.
"I am pleased
that our two countries will soon have increased opportunities to work together to meet our energy needs in a manner that does not increase air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, promotes clean development, supports nonproliferation, and advances our trade interests," he added.
"I appreciate Congress' support for the US-India civil nuclear cooperation initiative and would like to thank Chairman Hyde, Ranking Member Lantos, Chairman Lugar and ranking member Biden for their leadership on this extraordinary legislation. I look forward to signing this bill into law soon," the President said.
Bush is expected to sign the legislation into a law on Monday.