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U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, June 3, 2015. Carter is on a 10-day trip to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment in the Asia-Pacific region.

HANDSHAKE HELLO

U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter, left, shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, June 3, 2015. Carter is on a 10-day trip to meet with partner nations and affirm U.S. commitment in the Asia-Pacific region.

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