India holds first joint meeting with Japan, U.S.

• The first trilateral talk between the U.S., India and Japan concluded in Washington with the countries exchanging their views on a wide range of regional and global issues of mutual interest.
• "These discussions mark the beginning of a series of consultations among our three governments, who share common values and interests across the Asia-Pacific and the globe," a joint statement issued by the three countries at the conclusion of the day-long meeting said.
• The group agreed to meet again in Tokyo in 2012 to continue their deliberations.