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November 30, 2006

U.S. Newswire

The U.S.- India Business Council and its chairman, Charles "Chip" Kaye, announced the appointment of former Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen to its board of directors.

During his tenure as secretary of defense, Cohen worked to strengthen strategic and security relations between the U.S. and India. Since joining the private sector six years ago, Secretary Cohen's international strategic advisory firm has been active in promoting business, financial and strategic ties between the countries. The Cohen Group is an active member of the council, working with a broad range of industrial, IT, agricultural, financial, investment and other firms with interests in India and leading council delegations to India. Before serving as secretary of defense, Secretary Cohen served 18 years in the U.S. Senate and six years in the House of Representatives.

Over the last year, Secretary Cohen has played a leading role in the policy debate over the U.S.-India Civil Nuclear Agreement, advocating for congressional support of the enabling legislation as an effective means to enhance the international non- proliferation regime and to further cement the U.S.-Indian strategic partnership. Frank Wisner, past chairman of the council and former U.S. ambassador to India, expressed great pleasure at Cohen's agreement to become a director, noting that "Secretary Cohen brings enormous experience, insight and wisdom to the council's board. I first met him when he was a Senator actively promoting U.S. business in overseas markets, while setting a standard for statesmanship in Washington. He knows India well and will contribute significantly to the council's continued success."

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