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| Japan proposes `NPT+Regime` for nuke cooperation with India |
| 2007-01-10 |
| New Delhi, Jan 10: Japan today proposed an exclusive 'NPT+Regime' for India to enable it to have access to nuclear fuel and technology and sought the nuclear suppliers group's approval for it. "This NPT+Regime is only for India, not for North Korea or Iran. Once this regime is agreed (upon) and the NSG approves this, India will be allowed full access to nuclear fuel and nuclear technology," Japanese Ambassador to India Yasukuni Enoki said during a panel discussion 'Towards India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership' here. Describing India as a "good boy" for its adherence to nuclear non-proliferation guidelines without being a signatory to the NPT, he, however, said "it is India's obligation to collaborate with NPT" and adhere to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards. Observing that India has been deprived of nuclear technology, Enoki said "this regime will also open up cooperation in nuclear technology trade between the two countries." Referring to Japan's stance on the indo-us civil nuclear deal, the envoy hinted that the Japanese government will not oppose India's efforts to get the approval of the 45-member NSG for trade in nuclear energy. Asked about the Japanese proposal, Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon - a participant in the discussion - said "we have imposed on ourselves higher obligations and we intend to keep it in future and I think it is in our interest". |
| Posted by:john |
| #2 Co-Prosperity Sphere, ho! |
| Posted by: mojo 2007-01-10 23:02 |
| #1 Oh, poop. |
| Posted by: Hu Jin tao 2007-01-10 21:26 |