Friday, May 31, 2013

The Nuclear Supplier Group

The Nuclear Supplier Group was founded in 1974 in response to Indian Nuclear test Pokhran 1. the group controls transfer and export of materiel which could be used in nuclear weapon development. 

Members countries of NSG do not trade in nuclear weapons with a country which has not signed NPT. In 2008, NSG members granted a waiver in favour of India, who has not signed NPT. To accommodate civilian nuclear deal with India, US Congress in 2006 has amended US laws.

US and French Presidents , during their state visit to India, in 2010, has expressed support for India's inclusion in NSG.

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