Nuclear Suppliers Group

Proposal to ban JeM's Azhar to be brought again at UN: France

Throwing its weight behind India, France on Wednesday said it will ensure that the proposal to designate Pakistan-based JeM Chief Masood Azhar a global terrorist is "reintroduced" at the Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council.

Jan 18, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

NSG, Masood Azhar issues must not be 'stumbling blocks' in Sino-India ties: China

Chinese Foreign Ministry appreciated PM Narendra Modi's remarks that the rise of India and China offered an "unprecedented opportunity" for both countries.

Jan 18, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

China's NSG stand is neither fair nor transparent, says Defence Expert

Defence Expert Major General (Retired) P.K. Sehgal on Tuesday said that China`s treatment is neither fair nor transparent with regard to the stand taken by it over the assent for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership , adding that former`s gesture is not friendly.

Jan 17, 2017, 08:44 AM IST

'Outlier' China blocking India from becoming NSG member: United States

The outgoing Obama Administration has lashed out at China for blocking India from becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group by describing the Communist giant as an "outlier" in its effort to bring New Delhi on board the elite grouping.

Jan 15, 2017, 15:44 PM IST

'India will get Nuclear Suppliers Group membership'

Though India's bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) was stalled by China last year, Minister of State for External Affairs V.K. Singh on Wednesday expressed confidence New Delhi's bid will succeed eventually.

Jan 04, 2017, 22:51 PM IST

Pakistan rejects Grossi's new draft proposal for NSG membership

Former NSG chairman Rafael Mariano Grossi had prepared a two-page document, explaining how a non-NPT state, like India and Pakistan, could join the group.

Dec 30, 2016, 10:59 AM IST

New draft proposal could pave way for India's NSG membership

A new draft proposal circulated among Nuclear Suppliers Group member states early this month could pave the way for India to become a member of the elite club, but this is unlikely to happen before the end of the Obama presidency next month.

Dec 28, 2016, 21:12 PM IST

Nuclear Suppliers Group draft rule: It may allow India in, but leave Pakistan out

A draft proposal for accepting new members into the Nuclear Suppliers Group paves the way for India's entry but leaves Pakistan out, says a US-based arms control organisation.

Dec 28, 2016, 18:35 PM IST

India, Czech Republic hold talks on terror, multilateral export control regime

Czech Republic, which is a member in four export control regimes- the Wassenaar Arrangement, NSG, Australia Group, and Missile Technology Control Regime, has been supportive of India's aspirations.

Dec 19, 2016, 20:33 PM IST

China not against India's entry in NSG: Envoy

China on Friday sought to dispel the view that it was against India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Nov 04, 2016, 20:31 PM IST

India's NSG membership: Will first seek solution to admit non-NPT states, says China

China on Tuesday said it will first find a solution that applies to all non-NPT countries seeking entry into NSG and will then discuss India's application, a day after the two country's held talks over India's bid for membership of the elite grouping.

Nov 01, 2016, 15:50 PM IST

India, China NSAs to meet next week to discuss bilateral ties

National Security Advisors of India and China will meet next week to discuss measures to improve bilateral ties which are strained by differences over a host of issues including India's admission into NSG and Beijing's attempts to block UN ban on JeM chief Masood Azhar.

Oct 29, 2016, 16:08 PM IST

Uri attack a case of cross-border terrorism from Pakistan, back India's right to self-defence: US

India and Pakistan have a "friction-filled relationship" and they have not found a way to overcome that, said the US.

Oct 13, 2016, 11:05 AM IST

'Sino-India ties under stress, need recalibration'

Sino-India relationship, which is under stress, needs to be "recalibrated", former national security advisor Shivshankar Menon has said.

Oct 12, 2016, 12:34 PM IST

'China does not want to de-friend India at cost of Pakistan'

India was granted an NSG waiver in 2008 that allows it to engage in nuclear commerce, but deprives it of a vote in the organisation`s decision making.

Oct 12, 2016, 10:09 AM IST

China says willing to discuss "possibilities" with India on NSG membership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is campaigning to join the NSG to back a multi-billion-dollar drive to build nuclear power plants.
 

Oct 10, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

Chinese delegation discusses India's NSG membership

In what can be a sign of China relenting on India's bid for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a Chinese delegation visited New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed the issue with the Indian side.

Sep 13, 2016, 20:04 PM IST

'Responsible' nuclear state Pakistan qualifies for NSG membership: Foreign Secretary

Foreign Secretary said Pakistan is a staunch advocate of nuclear non- proliferation at international level and believes in amicable solution of all disputes.

Sep 08, 2016, 15:52 PM IST

G20: PM Narendra Modi to meet China's President Xi Jinping on Sunday; NSG, CPEC to be discussed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reach Hangzhou, the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang Province in east China, on Saturday evening to attend G-20 summit.

Sep 03, 2016, 13:42 PM IST