US: Clintons India visit marks a resumption of official ties post-Pokhran and paves the way for other countries to follow.
UK: Robin Cook echoes Clintons status quo on LoC line. Says India is a natural contender for a UN Security Council seat.
GERMANY: Foreign minister to visit in a months time. Loosely backs permanent membership to Security Council.
FRANCE: Officially gives its support to Indias bid for a permanent seat on the Security Council during President Narayanans April visit to France.
JAPAN: One of the most hostile countries towards India since the nuclear tests, it may begin joint exercises with India. Increased focus on trade.
RUSSIA: India high on list of countries to be visited within the year by President Vladimir Putin.
AUSTRALIA: Foreign minister visited while Clinton was still in the country, says defence ties to resume.
TURKEY: Delares commitment to secularism and democracy during April visit of Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit. Shares concerns on terrorism.
