Clinton's Scoreboard
A quick assessment of how the American President scores on key issues of concern to both nations during his visit. Outlook rates him on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest level of satisfaction.
Updated on: 3 April 2000 12:0 am
Political Ties : Regular summits, annual foreign policy and security dialogues 7 Business Ties: Progress but no big deals are signed, and major CEOs skip visit 5 CTBT:Indian position appreciated but pressure to sign the treaty 5 POSITION ON LOC: Reiteration of the line's sanctity, slight pro-India tilt. 6 POSITION ON KASHMIR:No mediation, but willing to help facilitate dialogue 6 TERRORISM: Indian workers acknowledged, Palkistan warned. 7 STRATEGIC TIE-UPS: Envisaged in Vision Statement, but unlikely soon. 5 ENVIRONMENT: Massive loans and grants mainly for clean air and energy 6 SANCTIONS: Many lifted but dual-use technology will still not be available to India 4 PERSONAL CHARM FACTOR: Fantastic: Easygoing body language had everyone gushing 9 TOTAL SCORE (Out of 100) 60 Slightly above average, though foundation laid for far greater political and economic interaction