India about to give the US a cold shoulder?

[formercia]

http://www.themoscowtimes.com/stories/2007/01/25/042.html

Ivanov Strikes Aircraft Deals With India
By Vladimir Isachenkov
The Associated Press

Alexander Zemlianichenko / AP

NEW DELHI -- Russia and India struck new arms deals Wednesday as Moscow tried to retain its longtime position as the top weapons supplier to the Indian military amid growing Western competition.

The agreements on licensed production of Russian aircraft engines in India and the joint development of a new transport plane were signed on the eve of President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected to focus heavily on expanding military ties between the two old allies.

"The development of a close and trusting relationship with India is a top priority for Russia's foreign policy," Defense Minister Sergei Ivanov said after the signing of the agreements.

Putin last year tapped Ivanov to head United Aircraft Corporation, a new state holding combining Russia's leading aircraft makers. His Indian counterpart, A. K. Antony, hailed the "cordial, productive and mutually beneficial" military ties between the two countries.

[lisa58]

1. What about the mangos? n/t

[formercia]

2. A slice of cold shoulder with Mango Chutney, please. n/y

[acmavm]

3. Can we have our jobs back?

[LaBanty]

4. don't be silly!

Of course there aren't enough unemployed Americans to fill the thousands of jobs "exported" to India.

/sarc

[acmavm]

5. You're right, I'm sorry.