In addition, building on the areas of agreement during President Obama's visit to India in January 2015, Defence Minister Parrikar and Secretary Carter agreed to expedite discussions to take forward cooperation on jet engines, aircraft carrier design and construction, and other areas.

The two also agreed to pursue co-development and co-production projects that will offer tangible opportunities for American defence industries to build defence partnership with the Indian industries including in manufacturing under ‘Make in India'.

Defence Minister Parrikar and Secretary Carter agreed to continue their efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest, such as maritime security and knowledge partnership in the field of Defence.

Secretary Carter thanked Defence Minister Parrikar for the help extended in the search for the US helicopter which went missing during the relief operations in Nepal. Carter invited Defence Parrikar to visit US for the next meeting. The invitation was accepted in principle.
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