External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday that India’s membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group must be approved by most of the group’s members.
Some countries are genuinely concerned about India’s nuclear program, but some countries seem to be trying to stop it.
During a debate in Parliament about the Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Illegal Activities) Amendment Bill, he said that many people were interested in where India stands on the Nuclear Suppliers Group membership bid.
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“The Nuclear Suppliers Group needs everyone to agree. There is a reason why there isn’t a consensus, and many of you know why it isn’t there. These two groups of countries aren’t the same. Some countries have real concerns that they’re willing to talk about, and then some countries seem to be trying to stop the consensus. ” Mr. Jaishankar said.
“So, that is something we are working on, too, right? Because since 2014, we have become a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), the Wassenaar Arrangement, and the Australia Group of countries that work together to control missile technology. So, today, our role in global arms control, disarmament, proliferation regimes, and initiatives is powerful, and we play a big part in them. Good things are said about us, “He said that.
The 48-member NSG is an elite group of countries that work together to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and nuclear technology.
On top of that, China has been very vocal in its opposition to India’s NSG bid because New Delhi isn’t a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). It has made it more difficult for India to join the group because the NSG works by consensus.
The Weapons of Mass Destruction and their Delivery Systems (Prohibition of Unlawful Activities) Amendment Bill will help India’s national security and its reputation worldwide, says Jaishankar.
