Obama, Modi welcome work on nuclear reactors in India
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WASHINGTON: US President Barack Obama and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday welcomed the start of preparatory work on six nuclear reactors in India, a key step in closing the first deal stemming from a US-India civil nuclear accord struck over a decade ago.
The two leaders said in a joint statement that India and the US Export-Import Bank intend to work together toward a competitive financing package for the project and will work to finalize contractual agreements by June 2017.
“Once completed, the project would be among the largest of its kind, fulfilling the promise of the US-India civil nuclear agreement and demonstrating a shared commitment to meet India's growing energy needs while reducing reliance on fossil fuels,” the joint statement said.
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Jun 07, 2016 10:41pm
Two biggest Democracy in the World when share their experiences..
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Jun 07, 2016 10:42pm
This will be the last time, when we see Modi and Obama together, next year Modi will be with new President of USA
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Jun 07, 2016 10:47pm
Great
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Jun 07, 2016 10:49pm
Namo is on a roll. This civil nuclear arrangement will be a game changer for India (as long as they are managed without ill effects). Uninterrupted power supply will touch every part of the society resulting in tremendous growth. The mistake of 30 years of technology denial in the form of sanctions is being corrected slowly.
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Jun 07, 2016 11:01pm
India needs them to move to clesner sources of energy. Nuclear power plants might be less safer but still preferred.
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Jun 07, 2016 11:04pm
India has also been admitted into a non-proliferation body the MTCR- Missile Technology Control Regime.
One step closer to joining the NSG.
I don't know for sure if the 21st century can be called "India's century or Asian century" but India is on the roll and as it gathers momentum, that goal is getting nearer and nearer.
High time too. We have waited for centuries for that honor!:):)
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Jun 07, 2016 11:04pm
Leader ho to aisa. We are proud on our PM.
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Jun 07, 2016 11:08pm
So u have Russia nd USA as friends..Japan nd China ..Saudi and Iran .. Two sworn enemies finding one trusted friend.. Hats off to diplomacy nd foreign policies .. Time for pak to recalculate its math or walk on the path of isolation ..remember even North Korea has only one trusted all weather friend .
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Jun 07, 2016 11:09pm
And India became member of MTCR countries, today ! Congratulations all !
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Jun 07, 2016 11:12pm
A true patriot with a visionary diplomat
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Jun 07, 2016 11:25pm
proud to have him as a leader
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Jun 07, 2016 11:32pm
And we're the member of MTCR too from today. Just one step.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:19am
Hope no ill comments from Pakistan of such a great Indo US friendship. Proud of Modi.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:22am
Meanwhile, people go hungry, naked and poor in india.
India MODIfied indeed.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:38am
What impresses me about Modi is way of working. India has a thousand of problems, but Modi, in a very systematic way, is handling them all simultaneously.
Whether it is rails / transportation, power generation / energy, manufacturing, defense, or relations with other countries, he is doing it all in a very organized way, and in a way loved by the Indians and the world leaders.
He has surpassed all my expectations.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:44am
WOW
Look in the above picture PM Modi is wearing simple dress n sitting with so much confidence with President Obama in White House !
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Jun 08, 2016 12:46am
So how come China is helping Pakistan in construction of nuclear power plants without it joining the NSG. So far about 3 power plants are in operation at Chashma, 2 more under construction at the same place with Chashma IV of 1000 MW. Also KII and KIII at Karachi under fast pace construction with 2x1100 MW capacity. No need to mention the non civilian cooperation with many strategic projects completed at a very fast pace, like Khushab, 4 of reactors are up and running.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:48am
No. 1 Power in the World meets No.3 in the World, This is the game changer of Asia
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Jun 08, 2016 12:57am
@Singh : Yes Bro... A genuine gesture will make it possible... we started our journey with non alignment and will continue.... no pointing in internal matters of others... work together for prosperity..And our family culture is so strong....
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Jun 08, 2016 01:30am
@Taqdir Check again. India ranks 141 in the world in per capita income. Yes truly it will overtake China to be number one in 2022, but only in population.
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Jun 08, 2016 03:02am
@Pune-India FYI - They will meet at the G20 summit.
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Jun 08, 2016 03:07am
@ROHIT PANDEY Since India can potentially block China at the MTCR, my guess is that China will support India for the NSG membership leaving Pak high and dry. The best option left for Pak is to support India's aspiration for the UN permanent seat with a understanding that India will support Pak membership to both MTCR and NSG. Give and take; live and let live should be the mantra.
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Jun 08, 2016 03:14am
India and China were the most important power until the 16th century. In future the USA-India-China are the 3 powers that will matter on this planet. Even when India has atleast 10 years to go ahead of China (as china started its decline from last year), USA will benefit more from relationship with India, as China is isolated internationally.
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Jun 08, 2016 03:22am
@Pune-India naah, Modi and Obama will meet in september for G20 summit
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Jun 08, 2016 03:54am
Good for India. For South-asia to develop as a whole, India needs to come out of its squalor.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:16am
I am sure India and US did talk about Pakistan, but I am more likely to believe that the topic was way down the list. Not much to talk about, to be very honest, as there is nothing new.
At the same time, there are so many other exciting issue that Modi is interested in.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:41am
No comment means good.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:49am
Two lame duck leaders are discussing future roadmap.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:51am
These guys have no shame. On hand they are discouraging the world from developing nuclear weapons and on the other they are encouraging India to have as many as they like.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:52am
@Rehman karachi Why are you proud of Modi. ?.
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Jun 08, 2016 04:56am
Narendra Modi visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and also the tomb of KALPANA CHAWLA, the Indian-American woman astronaut who died in the "Discovery" space shuttle.
Narendra Modi also met Sunita Williams, the American astronaut of mixed Indian-Slovenian descent and her father Deepak Pandya.
Narendra Modi is firmly cementing the people to people relationship firmly established by very educated and very achievers in the US society.:):)
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Jun 08, 2016 05:11am
Only time will tell where each country stands, isolation might push Pak to self reliance and self respect..... enemies should fear that day...
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Jun 08, 2016 05:17am
India is doing great under Mosi's leadership. Next step would be NSG than UNSC.
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Jun 08, 2016 05:46am
Modi the savior of India !! India fortunate to have such a noble PM. Every country should have a PM/President like Narendra Modi. - Love from Pakistan
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Jun 08, 2016 06:27am
@anony I was hungry and poor when I got out of college. I worked very hard. I am can't call myself rich today. But I can feed my wife and kid and put my kid through college. If you have the will to succeed India has opportunities. There are better and more inspiring examples than mine (like Modi's) for people to follow. It's a question of choice. Those who want to remain poor and naked will remain so and those who want to succeed will beat poverty. It's a free country friend.
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Jun 08, 2016 06:48am
@Taqdir we are doing our best to be prosperous nation
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Jun 08, 2016 06:53am
@Desi Dimag well said..!!
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Jun 08, 2016 07:03am
@Mubasher Cheema Everyone will be proud of Pakistan, then. Nothing to worry anymore if it happens. All the best in realizing your aspirations!!
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Jun 08, 2016 07:12am
@Pune-India, Interesting, what does this actually imply ?
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Jun 08, 2016 07:16am
@Mirza education is so important...
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Jun 08, 2016 07:16am
@Mubasher Cheema I think Isolation will lead to poor economy, religious extremism, population explosion, poverty, lack of education and basic needs.
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Jun 08, 2016 07:43am
@anony, /Meanwhile, people go hungry, naked and poor in india/
Yes, we have so much problems including the poverty. The economic development is only a remedy of all problems and that's our PM and every Indian is doing....
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Jun 08, 2016 07:52am
US should look towards Pakistan which is facing acute energy crisis (electricity) and such kind of deal may also be provided to Pakistan to meeting the growing challenges.
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Jun 08, 2016 08:04am
@Mirza everyone should be proud of him.. You should be too
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Jun 08, 2016 08:06am
@Mirza do u know what is civil nuclear?
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Jun 08, 2016 08:12am
@anony don't worry in next 3years there will great development and no one will go hungry
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Jun 08, 2016 08:38am
@Mubasher Cheema Trust me bro ! I am looking forward to that day without any fear
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Jun 08, 2016 09:00am
@Mirza Its about nuclear reactors my dear not about nuclear weapons!
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Jun 08, 2016 09:21am
@Mirza Coz, everyone admires him as best leader...
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Jun 08, 2016 09:44am
@Mubasher Cheema
Good luck.
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Jun 08, 2016 10:01am
@Mubasher Cheema
Join us on development, we together could do wonders for the entire region, no sane person would like Pakistan's isolation.
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Jun 08, 2016 10:09am
@Amir581 may God bless you.. grant some wisdom and peace
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Jun 08, 2016 10:21am
@Mirza Dude read carefully, they are talking about Nuclear Reactor not Nuclear weapon. I dont have much information about Pakistan policy for the use of Nuclear reactor but in India we use them to produce electric power mostly. Our reactors for "Maintaining" the weapon strength are limited to few only and completely isolated from those producing power for general public.
All the participation for building new reactor is for the purpose of generating Electricity. We have same shortage of power as you guys have but we are working towards to mitigate them in coming years. All the new reactors build will be under the safe guard of IAEA.
All Said, now dont pick the point to start a discussion that INDIA is having reactor which are specific for weapon purpose. In response I will say you guys have too then u will say that India started so you followed then we will say that It was China which stared the Nuclear race way back in 1960 and so on. :P Cheese !!!
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Jun 08, 2016 10:49am
@Mubasher Cheema Hey Cheema if really Pakistan works for self reliance it will be a great day. But decades of spreading its arms for alms will delay that self reliance. faster you start better for you. All the best.
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Jun 08, 2016 11:07am
@Rafi Ka Deewana - I heard he works for 18-20 hrs a day, no leave taken in last 2 years, as CM of Gujarat he did lot of work.
A true leader indeed.
I would like to say my Pakistani friends that Modi and whole India wants Pakistan to develop, we don't have any intention to leave you behind. Now its upto you to decide when you get rid of terrorism and want to have normal relation with India.
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Jun 08, 2016 11:12am
Times and situations change... they may change again, one never knows..
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Jun 08, 2016 11:17am
US government and industry is putting lot of money in India.. India is receiver of Highest FDI in the world ahead of China and US in 2015 as well as India is Fastest Growing major Economy in the world. CPEC investment by China is $46 Billion for 20 years... where American companies like Amazon are investing $5Billion in India in a year time... This is creating jobs for the educated youth in the country - both directly and indirectly and creating wealth because of investment cycle. India is expected to get around $50 Billion FDI in 2016 alone..
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Jun 08, 2016 11:27am
Members of the US-India Business Council have already invested $28 billion in India since September 2014 and another $45 billion is in the pipeline, Council Chairman John Chambers told Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday.
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Jun 08, 2016 11:38am
india already a superpower or what?
everyone treats us as such in all int forum
china will be forced to agree to nsg entry for india or face the consequences of being isolated in china seas
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Jun 08, 2016 11:42am
@Mirza Because he is a statesman
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Jun 08, 2016 11:54am
The beauty is the more India acquires nuclear technology & arms buildup Pakistan will surely do the same. Pakistan will always look directly into the eyes of India. No power can stop this action. Pakistan is well aware of the threats in the region & will always Do More to counter it.
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Jun 08, 2016 11:58am
@Salim Khan: Don't dream so far. India can progress as long as it avoid s direct war with Pakistan, later all will be in rumble. Pakistan should concentrate on its nuclear precision work.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:22pm
@Anwar Ali Thank you - there is more that unite us than separate.
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Jun 08, 2016 12:24pm
@Javed Akhter But Pakistan leadership is more interested in getting F-16s. Our two nations should channel what resources we have and can get into positive things.
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Jun 08, 2016 01:54pm
@Javed Akhter for that u should have sincere track record of non proliferation of nuclear weapons technology & more than that u should be sincere enough to have such technology. As far as Pakistan history in this context is concerned, very bad track record. We know u need energy for civil use. Bt the Politicians in ur country are not sincere.misuse of such dangerous fuel might be likely to occure in Pakistan.
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Jun 08, 2016 02:33pm
@Kaly Completely agree. Majority of the Indians want Pakistan to develop, to progress.
After all we have a common DNA. The common people of Pakistan have suffered a lot. It's just because of the myopic vision of its governments that the country is lagging behind. The narrative that India is anti-Pakistan is a myth...and will remain a myth.
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Jun 08, 2016 03:15pm
@KUNAL MAJUMDAR - Kunal...I have work with few Pakistanis while being abroad....they are like us, few of them in-fact talk a lot of good about India...Problem is their establishment who always do something to have an abnormal relation.
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Jun 08, 2016 05:04pm
What a proactive, dedicated to his nation, non corrupt, hard working man Mr.Modi is....
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Jun 08, 2016 06:07pm
@N.S its not bout building plants, its about free trade of uranium
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Jun 08, 2016 07:42pm
With low oil prices this reactor deal will end up to be lot more expensive in the long run. There is no such thing as free lunch.
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Jun 08, 2016 10:17pm
This will be really very good for India in the longer term as India has one of the largest thorium reserves available in the country and new technology in developing these nuclear reactors will change India's coming future as there will be lots of demand on electricity needs and otherwise. India will be lot less dependent on fossil fuel in future.
I really dont know why Pakistan also wants the same nuclear deal with USA and wants to be in the nuclear supplier group?
Can Pakistan spend approx. 79 billion dollars in next 5 years to build these reactors? There needs to be a rethinking in Pakistan, as USA or other countries cannot give anything for free specially cutting edge technology.
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Jun 09, 2016 03:24am
@Javed Akhter Why is there electricity shortage? China will built as many nuclear plant as Pakistan wants. Why no acceleration of construction?
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Jun 09, 2016 08:31am
Just a few years ago this man was denied visa to US.
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Jun 09, 2016 09:14am
@Abdulla Hussain Well North Korea is a also looking in the eye of the world on the cost of their people ..it is up to Pakistani people who decide whether the wants to travel on path of North Korea or South Korea
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Jun 09, 2016 09:45am
@Maxx No we are not working for money.We are working for our betterment.Per Capita Income will not solve all issue.But our attitude will.And by the way we believe in salvation to....which n money can buy.
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Jun 09, 2016 10:10am
@Abdulla Hussain - Do u think u can survive a nuclear war?
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Jun 09, 2016 10:16am
@Mirza Will this act seem fine if Pakistan is inducted in NSG which it is trying to?
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Jun 09, 2016 10:18am
@Dear monier, polices are not made on current price trend. You have to have a vision to harness its true potential.
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Jun 09, 2016 10:18am
@Pune-India no country that invades and ocvupies another nation like kashmir can be called a genuine democracy but one in name only.
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Jun 09, 2016 10:19am
@ROHIT PANDEY and you can continue to dream and wait another 5000 years.
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Jun 09, 2016 10:21am
@Anil india has more Nucleuar fuel missing than all other Nucleuar countries. Indian Nucleuar declared very unsafe.
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Jun 09, 2016 10:52am
@monier It is about reducing reliance on imported fossil fuel and clean-energy.
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Jun 09, 2016 11:00am
@Abdulla Hussain When will Pakistan chose economic, human development rather than compete with India on defense, arms purchase.
Pak policy makers are only focusing on chest, but a country also need strong legs to remain stable and take leap.
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Jun 09, 2016 11:04am
@anony : You mean Modi had not gone to America everybody would have got food and clothes ? You are a genius economist with your own theories.
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Jun 09, 2016 11:06am
@Mubasher Cheema : If Pakistanis think isolation will benefit Pakistan like this, why not try more and very quick isolation ?
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Jun 09, 2016 11:14am
@Maxx Nominal per-capita income based on USD is meaningless.
You need to check per capita based purchasing power parity (PPP) which is value of goods & services produced in respective countries.
As per PPP India is world' 3rd largest economy.
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Jun 09, 2016 11:21am
@Mirza
Civil Nuclear applications need to be enhanced but the nuclear weapons buildup has to stop. What US-India are talking about is nuclear cooperation for civil utilities and not weapons building. One should differentiate between the two. On the other hand we have had Mr. Khan and his dubious past which limits the International nuclear trust in Pakistan.
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Jun 09, 2016 11:21am
@Javed Akhter
Morally, yes but financially NO.
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Jun 09, 2016 12:08pm
In a low growth world India provides the best opportunity for profitable investments. No one including China is going to let slip such an opportunity when alternatives do not exist. With India welcoming global participation in its growth story, it also ensures that the world has stakes in seeing a strong, secure and stable India. With billions pouring in from every nook and corner of the globe, the world will not look kindly at any efforts of destabilization in South Asia. India's strategic planners through various policy measures have kept focus on long term goals. The country has benefited immensely from such farsightedness.
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Jun 09, 2016 12:56pm
So when US and its friends do it is not nuclear proliferation - what hypocrisy and double standards the so called strongest country on earth operates.
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Jun 09, 2016 02:13pm
@Taqdir "No. 1 Power in the World meets No.3 in the World, This is the game changer of Asia"
How are you measuring power in your comment. Is it military power, economic power, population, number of poor, number of rich, universal healthcare, infrastructure, per capita income. I mean what exactly is the basis to make this wild statement and compare India to US.
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Jun 09, 2016 05:53pm
@lafanga
all of the above my friend
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Jun 09, 2016 05:55pm
@Zak
Yes and of course you have special access to this information
Wow
please continue to enlighten us
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Jun 09, 2016 05:55pm
@Zak
Kashmir is and has been part of INDIA
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Jun 09, 2016 06:05pm
A 'political friendship' - no more no less.
Now USA must buddy up with Iran as well and welcome their work on nuclear reactors.
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Jun 09, 2016 06:28pm
@Abdulla Hussain No body is stopping you, go on doing what you want.
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Jun 09, 2016 08:26pm
@Abdulla Hussain You need to have resources for it.
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Jun 09, 2016 08:31pm
@Javed Akhter Sensible suggestion but unfortunately the proliferation record of PAK is extremely bad that is why it is not getting required support from international community
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Jun 10, 2016 09:45am
Indo-US friendship will change overall scenario. There will be a completely different panoramic view of world politics. But I am crossing my fingers as my expectations have always been shattered, esp. in case of Indo-Pak relation.
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Jun 10, 2016 07:04pm
THESE are very strange times. The crude, the rude, the brutish and the big bullies have won or will win elections in India (Modi), Philippines (Rodrigo Duterte) and Donald Trump (USA). Failure to provide good governance, prevailing dire poverty, unemployment, rampant crime are perhaps to blame?. Population control, job creation, and balanced international trade are needed.
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