 It permits the exchange of unclassified and controlled unclassified geospatial products, topographical, nautical, and aeronautical data, products and services between India and the US National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).Defence Minister Manohar Parikkar stated at the signing of the LEMOA that India would eventually sign the remaining agreements.Harsh V. Pant, professor of International relations at King's College London, highlighted the importance of India to US strategic planning by saying