NSG at forefront of PM Modi's 3-nation trip

June 20, 2017 08:40

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi is headed to the US, Portugal and the Netherlands later this week, New Delhi is looking at securing unequivocal commitment and support from these countries for Indias membership at the Nuclear Suppliers Group.

While the US expressed support for Indias membership under the Obama administration, New Delhi wants a declaration and reaffirmation of support from the new administration under President Donald Trump.

The American administration has indicated that there is no change in their position on Indias application to become a member of the NSG. So, we would like to have a reaffirmation of the support by the administration during the visit, a top government source said.

With the US government backing out of Paris climate accord, Delhi is keen to get reaffirmation of commitment on NSG. One of Indias key arguments for its NSG membership has been its commitment to abide by the Paris pact.

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