NEW DELHI, Jan. 20 (Xinhuanet) -- U.S. recognized India's unique nuclear position in international community and was committed to the nuclear deal with India, U.S. Under Secretary of State Nicholas Burns said here Friday after holding talks with Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran.

¡¡¡¡After the two leaders held third round of talks on India-U.S. nuclear deal, Shyam Saran said that the two nations held a detailed discussion on separation of civil and military reactors by India.

    With India not being a member of Nuclear Suppliers Group, Burns hinted that India would have to prepare a comprehensive plan on the separation of its reactors. He hoped that a detailed plan would be ready before U.S. President Grorge Bush's visit to India in March.

    India's position is unique, Burns said, adding that a substantiative and detailed agreement would have to be reached in this regard.

    Burns said, "We have learnt a lot from India on India's perspective and will continue talks towards an agreement."

    He said the "U.S. had a great friend in India" and hoped that the two nations would be able to achieve the civil nuclear energy cooperation. "India is a global partner of the U.S.," Burns said.

    Meanwhile, the two leaders also said they had also held thorough discussions on referring Iran to Security Council.

    Shyam Saran said India was committed to finding an amicable solution to the Iran issue.

    "We have close, civilized relations with Iran. We would not like to see any confrontation. International consensus needs to beevolved on the issue," Saran said. Enditem