Moscow: US Secretary of State Colin Powell on May 14 assured India that he would look into the issues that come in the way of enhancing bilateral co-operation in nuclear, space and hi-tech areas in view of growing Indo-American Defence and economic interaction.

After an hour long meeting with Powell in Moscow, External Affairs Minister Yashwant Sinha said, "The so called 'trinity issues' - nuclear, space and hi-tech were among the 5-6 areas of bilateral co-operation discussed."

"We feel, certain (US) procedures come in the way of intensifying the co-operation in these areas, and Powell has expressed his readiness to look into this problem at his level," Sinha told Indian media.

"We had good exchange of views and felt the need for greater interaction in these areas," Sinha added.

It has been agreed that Indian Foreign Secretary will visit Washington in early July for further talks, so that US has 5-6 weeks for preparatory work and reviewing these procedures.

After in-depth US analysis proper steps would be taken and in the meanwhile Sinha and Powell would maintain contacts at regular intervals over phone.

"This is a very welcome outcome of the meeting," Sinha said.

Sinha is on a six-day visit to Russia during which he will co-chair the 9th session of Indo-Russian Inter- Governmental Commission (IRIGC) on trade, economic, scientific, technological and cultural co- operation.

PTI