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Documents signed/finalized in the run up to the visit of Prime Minister of India to the US


S.No

Title

Description

Signatories

Date/Place of signature

1.

Arrangement
between the Multi-Agency Centre/Intelligence Bureau of the Government of
India and the Terrorist Screening Center of the Government of the United
States of America for the exchange of Terrorist Screening Information

As
per this Arrangement, India and the US shall provide each other access to
terrorism screening information through the designated contact points,
subject to domestic laws and regulations.The Arrangement would enhance the
counter terrorism cooperation between India and the US.

India: Shri
Rajiv Mehrishi, Union Home Secretary
US: Mr. Richard Verma, Ambassador of the United States of America
to India

Signed
in New Delhi on 
2 June 2016

2.

Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU)between the Government of India and the Government of
the United States of America to enhance cooperation on Energy Security, Clean
Energy and Climate Change

The
objective of the MoU is to enhance cooperation between India and the US on
energy security, clean energy and climate change through increased bilateral
engagement and further joint initiatives for promoting sustainable growth.

India: Shri P.K.
Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power, Government of IndiaUS: Mr.
Richard R Verma, Ambassador of the United States of America to India

Signed
in New Delhi on 
2 June 2016

3.

Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) between Government of India and Government of the
United States of America to enhance co-operation on Wildlife Conservation and
Combating Wildlife Trafficking

The
MOU seeks cooperation in areas such as Wildlife Forensics and Conservation
Genetics; Natural World Heritage Conservation and Nature Interpretation; and
Conservation Awareness, between India and the US for wildlife conservation
and management and combating wildlife trafficking.

India: Shri Arun K.
Singh, Ambassador of India to the United States of America 
US: Ms. Catherine A. Novelli, Under Secretary of State for Economic
Growth, Energy and the Environment

Signed
in Washington DC on 
2 June 2016

4.

Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU) between Consular, Passport and Visa Division of the
Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and US Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland Security of the United States for the
Development of an International Expedited Traveler Initiative (the Global
Entry Programme)

The
Global Entry is a US Customs and Border Protection programme, which allows
expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the
United States. After joint scrutiny and clearance by both countries, the
approved Indian travelers will be extended the facility of expedited entry
into the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports.

India:
Shri Arun K. Singh, Ambassador of India to the United States of AmericaUS:
Mr. Kevin K. McAleenan, Deputy Commissioner, US Customs and Border
Protection, Department of Homeland Security

Signed
in Washington DC on 
3 June 2016

5.

Technical
Arrangement between the Indian Navy and the United States Navy concerning
Unclassified Maritime Information Sharing

The
Arrangement would allow sharing of unclassified information on White Shipping
between India and the US as permitted by respective national laws,
regulations and policies, and provides a framework for mutually beneficial
maritime information.

India:
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff US: Vice
Admiral Ted N. Branch, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations for Information
Warfare

Signed
through Diplomatic Channels on 26 May 2016

6.

Memorandum
of Understanding (MoU)
between the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India and
the Department of Energy of the United States of America for Cooperation in
Gas Hydrates

The
MOU aims to increase the understanding of the geologic occurrence,
distribution, and production of natural gas hydrates along the continental
margin of India and in the US.

India: Shri
Arun K. Singh, Ambassador of India to the United States of America
US: Christopher A Smith, Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy,
Department of Energy

Signed
in Washington DC on 
6 June 2016

Documents
finalized

7.

Information
Exchange Annex (IEA) between the Ministry of Defence, Government of India and
the Department of Defense of the United States of America to the Master
Information Exchange Agreement concerning Aircraft Carrier Technologies

IEA
is aimed to enhance data and information sharing specific to aircraft
carriers technology between India and the US.

8.

Logistics
Exchange Memorandum of Agreement between the Ministry of Defence, Government
of India and the Department of Defense of the United States of America

The
agreement is aimed at facilitating mutual logistic support between India and
the US for authorized port visits, joint exercises, joint training and HA-DR
(humanitarian assistance and disaster relief).