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N.S.G. mulls revised draft amid continuing scepticism
Ajay Kaul
Vienna, Sep 4 (PTI) The U.S. placed a revised draft waiver before the Nuclear Suppliers Group (N.S.G.) which met here on Thursday to consider the India-specific proposal but there was uncertainty over its fate with some countries continuing to have reservations over the fresh text.
The sceptic countries, which include New Zealand, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland, are not satisfied even with the revised text as they want certain "elements" added in it which would be beneficial for the international non-proliferations structure.
"It is clear that the package which is before us (N.S.G.)
still needs some work to achieve the outcome which can be the
net gain to the quality of international security
architecture," an official of one of the sceptic countries
told P.T.I. ahead of the meeting of the 45-nation grouping.
"A number of measures have to be added to the current
package before it can be considered to be a net gain for the
world," he said.
India is keeping its "fingers crossed" and hoping that
the U.S. would be able to convince the nuclear cartel for
clearing the way for nuclear commerce.
Some countries are expected to raise their concerns over
the grant of waiver considering that India is not a signatory
to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Signalling difficulties for the draft proposal, the
sceptic countries on Wednesday held a strategy session here to
discuss how to approach the meeting.
These countries "exchanged ideas" over the matter, an
official said.
"We recognise the energy needs of India. We recognise
importance India attaches to the (Indo-U.S.) agreement.
Everybody respects that. But we need to achieve results that
would mean net gain for the international non-proliferation
structure," he said.
"We are going to approach the meeting with a constructive
and positive spirit because we are interested in reaching the
agreement, but one which strengthens the international nuclear
structure," he said.
"N.P.T. is one of the pillars of this architecture and
nothing should undermine this. Reaching an agreement which
will benefit everybody concerned will require imagination and
creativity."
The U.S. which is pleading India's case at the N.S.G.,
has prepared a revised draft after at least 15 countries
sought amendments in the text during the last meeting of the
grouping on Aug 21-22.
The draft of the proposal for India-specific exemption at
the N.S.G. has undergone further changes which include
provision for regular information by its head about New
Delhi's adherence to its guidelines on global atomic trade.
The draft, which has been changed after demands by a
number of N.S.G. countries to address non-proliferation
concerns, provides for the head of the 45-nation grouping
informing the body of India's adherence to its guidelines
after holding consultations with the country.
Vienna, Sep 4 (PTI) The U.S. placed a revised draft waiver before the Nuclear Suppliers Group (N.S.G.) which met here on Thursday to consider the India-specific proposal but there was uncertainty over its fate with some countries continuing to have reservations over the fresh text.
The sceptic countries, which include New Zealand, Austria, Ireland and Switzerland, are not satisfied even with the revised text as they want certain "elements" added in it which would be beneficial for the international non-proliferations structure.
"It is clear that the package which is before us (N.S.G.)
still needs some work to achieve the outcome which can be the
net gain to the quality of international security
architecture," an official of one of the sceptic countries
told P.T.I. ahead of the meeting of the 45-nation grouping.
"A number of measures have to be added to the current
package before it can be considered to be a net gain for the
world," he said.
India is keeping its "fingers crossed" and hoping that
the U.S. would be able to convince the nuclear cartel for
clearing the way for nuclear commerce.
Some countries are expected to raise their concerns over
the grant of waiver considering that India is not a signatory
to Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Signalling difficulties for the draft proposal, the
sceptic countries on Wednesday held a strategy session here to
discuss how to approach the meeting.
These countries "exchanged ideas" over the matter, an
official said.
"We recognise the energy needs of India. We recognise
importance India attaches to the (Indo-U.S.) agreement.
Everybody respects that. But we need to achieve results that
would mean net gain for the international non-proliferation
structure," he said.
"We are going to approach the meeting with a constructive
and positive spirit because we are interested in reaching the
agreement, but one which strengthens the international nuclear
structure," he said.
"N.P.T. is one of the pillars of this architecture and
nothing should undermine this. Reaching an agreement which
will benefit everybody concerned will require imagination and
creativity."
The U.S. which is pleading India's case at the N.S.G.,
has prepared a revised draft after at least 15 countries
sought amendments in the text during the last meeting of the
grouping on Aug 21-22.
The draft of the proposal for India-specific exemption at
the N.S.G. has undergone further changes which include
provision for regular information by its head about New
Delhi's adherence to its guidelines on global atomic trade.
The draft, which has been changed after demands by a
number of N.S.G. countries to address non-proliferation
concerns, provides for the head of the 45-nation grouping
informing the body of India's adherence to its guidelines
after holding consultations with the country.
