Pranab meets Rice, discusses N-deal

The Indo-US deal comes up for debate in the Senate in the next few days.

Defence Minister Pranab Mukherjee and US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held discussions on the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal that comes up in the Senate in the next few days.

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During their half-an-hour meeting on Thursday night, the two leaders also exchanged views on several regional and international issues of mutual concern.

Officials briefing reporters did not give any more details, but said the meeting was held in a cordial atmosphere.