NSG membership

China stalls India's NSG membership bid again, next discussion in November

The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has once again failed to arrive at a decision on India's application for its membership due to the continued objection by China on certain technical grounds.

Jun 24, 2017, 20:21 PM IST

No objection to India's NSG membership: Turkish official

Ahead of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan`s visit to India this month-end, a senior Turkish official has said that his country does not have any objection to India becoming a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

Apr 27, 2017, 15:23 PM IST

India in touch with NSG members for membership: Government

The government on Wednesday said that India is engaged with individual members of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) for obtaining its membership.

Mar 30, 2017, 00:20 AM IST

India seeks NSG membership on basis of non-proliferation record, not as 'gift': MEA to China

China had said on January 16 that admission of non-NPT signatories in NSG could not be a "farewell gift" for countries to give to each other.

Jan 19, 2017, 18:42 PM IST

India's NSG membership can't be farewell gift: China to US

China on Monday said admission of non- NPT signatories in NSG cannot be a "farewell gift" for countries to give to each other, a day after the outgoing Obama administration asserted that Beijing was an "outlier" in the efforts to make India a member of the elite nuclear club.

Jan 16, 2017, 17:01 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

India in, Pakistan left out in new draft proposal for NSG membership

In a big diplomatic win for New Delhi, a draft proposal for accepting new members into the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) paves way for India`s entry into the clud but leaves out Pakistan, according to a US-based arms control organisation.

Dec 29, 2016, 11:08 AM IST

Ahead of key Vienna meet, China says 'no change' in stand on India's NSG membership

Ahead of this week's crucial NSG meet in Vienna, China on Monday stuck to its guns, saying there was "no change" in its stand on India's membership bid which it has indicated would be considered only after rules for entry of non-NPT countries are finalised by the elite group.

Nov 07, 2016, 16:19 PM IST

India, China hold 'constructive' talks on India's NSG bid

"The talks were substantive and constructive. The engagement will continue as per the directive of the leadership," sources said in New Delhi.

Oct 31, 2016, 18:16 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets Brazilian President Michel Temer in Goa, thanks him for support in fighting terror

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Brazilian President Michel Temer in Goa.

Oct 17, 2016, 13:21 PM IST

NSG membership priority for India: MEA

Noting that NSG membership is a priority, India on Thursday said there should not be any differences between it and China on issues such as development and clean energy, a day after Beijing said it is yet to form a position on the accession of any specific non-NPT country into the elite nuclear club.

Sep 15, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

India, China discuss NSG membership, disarmament issues

Nearly two-and-a-half months after China scuttled India's NSG membership bid, the two countries on Tuesday discussed disarmament and non-proliferation issues with a focus on India's entry into the elite nuclear trade grouping, with China asserting that the matter has to be resolved multilaterally and not bilaterally.

Sep 13, 2016, 22:15 PM 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

US reaffirms support for India's NSG membership

The US on Wednesday reaffirmed its support to India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) by redoubling efforts for an early entry.

Aug 31, 2016, 20:26 PM IST

Pakistani official visiting Belarus, Kazakhstan over NSG membership

A top Pakistani official on Tuesday began a five-day visit to Belarus and Kazakhstan for their support for Islamabad's membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), officials said.

Aug 23, 2016, 15:22 PM IST

After NSG, visa rows, China sends Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India to lower tensions

Ties between the two countries have been strained over a number of sticky issues, including NSG membership, scribes' row and visas to Uyghur leaders. 

Aug 05, 2016, 18:11 PM IST

Journalists visa row: There'll be 'serious consequences', China warns India

A state-run daily of China has warned India of "serious consequences" over the refusal to extend visas to three Chinese journalists.

Jul 25, 2016, 09:42 AM IST

Sparks set to fly during Monsoon Session beginning today; Opposition to corner government on Arunachal, Kashmir, NSG membership

Reaching out to the Opposition, PM Modi on Sunday sought its cooperation in the passage of GST bill.

Jul 17, 2016, 23:08 PM IST

India’s NSG membership issue not low-hanging fruit, need more discussion: China

Li added that China stands with India’s plans to develop nuclear energy to put a cap on carbon emissions and seek development.

Jul 17, 2016, 17:54 PM IST

Why speculate about China blocking India's NSG bid: VK Singh

Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh said that the plenary meeting in Seoul did not discuss accession of any specific country.

Jul 02, 2016, 16:24 PM IST