Manmohan wraps up 'highly successful' visit to US, Britain

PM has effectively conveyed to President Bush and world leaders that India's role is vital to address pressing challenges of terrorism.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday headed for Geneva on way back home wrapping up a "highly successful" visit to Britain and the US.

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He has effectively conveyed to President George W Bush and world leaders that India's role is vital to address pressing challenges of terrorism and UN reforms, while making it clear that economic reforms in India were irreversible.

Singh's first major diplomatic foray outside Asia after assuming office was described by top officials as "very productive".

As was expected, his meeting with Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf hogged the limelight.

The two leaders appeared to have struck a good chemistry and had candid exchange of views, the officials said.