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Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj while addressing a press conference on Sunday said India will not protest Pakistan's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).
"We are not opposed to any country’s entrance into NSG based on merit, including Pakistan," Swaraj said, according to Indian media.
Swaraj also clarified that China is not opposed to India's membership of the NSG, amid reports of Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar's 'unannounced' visit to China last week to woo Beijing's support for entry to the NSG.
According to The Hindustan Times, Swaraj said China is only discussing the criteria procedure.
"I am hopeful we will be able to convince China as well [over India’s NSG membership bid], I am in contact with 23 nations; one or two raised concern but I think there is consensus," Swaraj said. "We are trying to ensure that India becomes a member of NSG by the end of this year."
The Indian foreign minister said Pakistan's attitude after the Pathankot air base attack in India has been different as compared to previous instances. "Nawaz Sharif himself offered to help with the Pathankot probe," she said.
"We have difficult issues to resolve with Pakistan. There is ease and warmth in the relations between the two countries at present."
Foreign secretary-level talks between Pakistan and India have not been cancelled, Swaraj said, but India is awaiting completion of the Pathankot probe by Pakistan.
"The National Investigation Agency has not been denied permission to go to Pakistan and investigate [the Pathankot attack]. Pakistan has only asked for time to conduct the probe at their end," she said.
The Indian foreign minister also said India had decided, with the help of state governments and cabinet ministers, to reach out to almost all countries in the world by the end of 2016.
"Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) does not come sitting at home," Swaraj said, adding that there has been a $55 billion influx of FDI over the past two years.
"We envisaged growth in FDI and Skill India programmes through various foreign visits, and have moved ahead with various nations in nuclear agreements," Swaraj said.
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Jun 19, 2016 03:40pm
India is inherently opposed to anything that can benefit Pakistan. No further proof is required. Rest is just fancy talk.
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Jun 19, 2016 03:42pm
To keep the geopolitical situation in South Asia under control and calm, it is necessary that both India and Pakistan as nuclear states be the members of the NSG.
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Jun 19, 2016 03:44pm
That's great. Instead of thinking about blocking India's entry, Pakistan should concentrate to get the support from NSG countries
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Jun 19, 2016 03:44pm
sorry we dont trust you we remember what your govt did when you promised cricket series with pakistan and how you lied to us to get into big 3 so please zip it
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Jun 19, 2016 03:49pm
Keep doing hard work. God will pay the rewards.
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Jun 19, 2016 03:57pm
Only if Pakistan is bilaterally sincere in dealing with it's neighbours .
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Jun 19, 2016 03:57pm
Why in so much hurry in getting into NSG? President Obama shall not proceed with it until new president take office later in 2017. China is not going to support it anyways along with other countries.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:06pm
we publics are also not opposed to u, dont make judgment without knowing the truth.
what we want is for now forget kashmir(which is a very difficult to meet a solution) for a while and join us, lets do all those things which will speed up both country on the way developed
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Jun 19, 2016 04:06pm
"We are not opposed to any country’s entrance into NSG based on merit..."
Very diplomatic indeed!...the real diplomats understand the real meaning!
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Jun 19, 2016 04:06pm
we publics are also not opposed to u, dont make judgment without knowing the truth.
what we want is for now forget kashmir(which is a very difficult to meet a solution) for a while and join us, lets do all those things which will speed up both country on the way developed
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Jun 19, 2016 04:06pm
What a wonderful foreign minister India has...owner's pride and neighbour's envy! Luck my dear, luck.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:13pm
india should understand that it cannot alone enter into NSG bypassing Pakistan. So both the countries should given the entry into the group on criteria basis and not on exception basis.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:14pm
This is what is needed for Pakistan as well. A positive, dashing Foreign Minister for Pakistan to help resolve the issues in the region and support the region for our common good.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:18pm
India should simply make Kashmir a non-issue by agreeing to solve the crisis in stages and make make nuclear options change to commercial only. To achieve this, in the first stage, it should agree to the proposals finalized in Agra summit, implement and observe its benefits for a few years. By the time tempers cool and senses prevail, things would have taken much more positive turns. That would also kill the terror monster its natural death by starvation.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:19pm
Our leadership agrees with your statement.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:20pm
So Pakistan has to look for their entry into NSG and its gonna be tough for them.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:22pm
India not opposed to Pakistan's membership until it gets seat for own. And once India get it, it will oppose from core of the heart.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:24pm
India should then support Pakistan for NSG membership on June 23 . Further India and Pakistan should be given NSG membership together on June 23. End of game
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Jun 19, 2016 04:27pm
@SG - Self-praise is no praise!
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Jun 19, 2016 04:27pm
You can oppose only if you are a member of NSG
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Jun 19, 2016 04:33pm
We understand your double game, acting nice in public and working at destabilizing Pakistan from back end, stop this double game and we will work together , but first vacate Kashmir.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:38pm
Oppose each other what else can we do?
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Jun 19, 2016 04:40pm
@Fast .. Pakistan's entry in NSG is Pakistan's responsibility, India is doing its own bit for India.
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Jun 19, 2016 04:42pm
Lets talk about Kashmir first .I am tired of NSG story
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Jun 19, 2016 04:43pm
Thank you dear FM, our foreign policy is not Pakistan centric but based on strong economy that we offer
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Jun 19, 2016 04:45pm
@Alam not necessary it could be before are after both
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Jun 19, 2016 04:59pm
@krishna prasad "A positive, dashing Foreign Minister for Pakistan to help resolve the issues in the region and support the region for our common good".Are from India or Pakistan?
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Jun 19, 2016 04:59pm
India hates any thing that might goes in Pakistan. This statement is the result of India's frustration due to fierce resistance from Pakistan with unflinching Cinese support.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:01pm
India deserves NSG membership on its own merits. It will not stop Pakistan's membership, based on Pakistan's merits. Now the onus is on both countries convincing the other members the merits of their case.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:15pm
you breached the Simla agreement. you continue to breach the agreement on water sharing. you only are trying to get things your way with these hollow assurances and once you get the NSG membership you will be back to anti Pakistan rhetoric. please don't think our establishment is that simple. they are truly smart guys and they will do what is in the best interest of Pakistan and its people. that is the level of our confidence in our establishment.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:18pm
A very careful and considered diplomatic approach but you cannot fool a nation of 180 million and for that matter the people that ruled Hindustan. However, having said that, it is important that both of the nations become members simultaneously. Similarly, as a Kashmiri, that issue can also be resolved very easily.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:21pm
okay let's keep it this way. India should support Pakistan on NSG and let Pakistan become the member first. once that has been achieved Pakistan and China won't hinder India's entry to the NSG group. would you agree to such a confidence building measure.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:28pm
Pakistan should first concentrate it's energy and focus on building good hospitals and to motivate citizens polio eradication etc. All NSG are meaningless.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:30pm
Truly bold and positive initiative. India is likely to get NSG membership with China support
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Jun 19, 2016 05:33pm
Don't be fooled, Indians have a record of breaking promises. Right now they are desperate to get into NSG and they will say anything to get it.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:41pm
An eye wash statement by India.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:41pm
I think nobody has noticed the rider "based on merit" by Sushmaji. Can a country responsible for illegal transfer of nuclear weapon technology have the so called merit?
R.S. Menon, Bangalore
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Jun 19, 2016 05:43pm
These nuclear weapons will not feed our poor people. The politicians and others in power have enough money, education and properties to care of them, their families and their future generations. So, they can do politics always lecturing religion, sects, neighbours, security etc. to agitate the poor and illiterate masses and divert their attention, while themselves looting the country. In reality, there is no threat from other countries. The real threat is from these politicians and people in power. Nobody is bothered about the livelihood of masses.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:46pm
Solve Kashmir 1st.
My Advice.
Both sides should vacate kashmir area 50% each. That vacated area should be given direct independent state status.
Retain 50% Kashmir chunk in each country.
Its only Win Win win situation.
Otherwise sooner or later go to war and wipe off 2 billion people with self distruction.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:47pm
World fully supports us Indians as a peaceful secular nation.Getting NSG will be meaningful for India.
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Jun 19, 2016 05:49pm
Future of India lies with entry into NSG.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:01pm
India as usual will say anything to get into NSG. Once in they will do everything to sabotage and keep Pakistan out. Can Pakistanis really trust India with anything? Has India ever kept a promise they made to Pakistan? Answer to both questions is a big NO.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:07pm
Millions and millions of people, on both sides, are living without food, shelter, education and livelihood. Politicians and people in power are looting the countries, keeping the people always ignorant. We are here wassting our energy, criticising each other foolishly, while the people in power are very busy, diverting our attention and looting the public wealth. This will continue.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:08pm
Pakistan should learn from India and embark on positive agenda. Let both countries flourish.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:15pm
@Abdullah Masood Pakistan should start working on wor footing to get support from NSG members..48 of them right now..Indian support is already confirmed
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Jun 19, 2016 06:18pm
"We are not opposed to any country’s entrance into NSG based on merit, including Pakistan," Swaraj said, according to Indian media.
On Merit? Is India fulfilling the existing NSG conditions? No! Only the US wants to make India an NSG member through an Exception and not by following the rules.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:18pm
India's tone is changing.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:20pm
She is lying flat. Only way is that Pakistan and India become the member the same time. No Question and full stop.
India always lie. They lied several time, and recent example they promised a lot when Indian cricket board wanted in Big 3 and all promises were lies.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:39pm
Pakistan is not bothered about India consent as India is not member of NSG. Quite meaningless statement.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:40pm
Don't trust Indians. They will do anything and everything to hurt Pakistan's interest. I am sorry but India still hasn't gotten over the rejection from 1947. Fact!
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Jun 19, 2016 06:47pm
But majority of 220 million brave, patriotic and hardworking people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan are skeptical of India becoming a member of NSG because of its hegemonic and expansionist policies since day one against all its neighbors in general and its biggest western neighbor in particular, to say the least.
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Jun 19, 2016 06:55pm
I remember India voted for China's entry to security council without any hesitation. It does not makes sense why china will oppose India's entry to NSG? More is better.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:00pm
Interesting, we should not take it negatively atleast for now they may be serious.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:03pm
Exact comment of Sushma Swaraj is, "since India is not a member of NSG, India is in no position, or has a role to accept or oppose membership of Pakistan to NSG, all India wants is that each membership application to be dealt with merit...in 2008 India received a waiver, and before India received this waiver, criteria was set for NSG membership, thus those who speak of new criteria, that must not happen."
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Jun 19, 2016 07:09pm
Right now there is no reason to trust India ... India only wants to betray and harm Pakistan..
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Jun 19, 2016 07:14pm
Since Pakistan and India are both declared nuclear powers, they should be accepted as such in NPT then both should sign NPT and be automatically part of NSG. A bitter pill for 5 recognized and one un-recognized nuclear countries.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:17pm
Indian past record of betrayal and deceit suggests there is no reason for Pakistan to believe what she is saying.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:17pm
The statement is just fancy artifact, by now all know the true colors of India. Pakistan is not looking for assurance from India for NSG.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:18pm
@S. A. M. India is not a member already and does not have voting rights, neither does Pakistan. So neither India nor Pakistan can block each other's entry. Only member nations vote.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:32pm
Pakistan & India are facing same kind of issues and they should resolve those problems with cooperation and help each other to fight terrorism and regional unrest within as well as outside of their borders. Peace and stability all around your country's border and good economical policies give hope to people. How Afghanistan's instability and refugee crises have negative impact on Pakistan, everyone knows very well.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:36pm
I am very impressed by the team work of the Indian government. This should be a model for the Pakistan foreign office.
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Jun 19, 2016 07:40pm
Pakistan needs 48 country's support .remember it
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Jun 19, 2016 08:27pm
Clever move by Indians. India may not have objection but how about other countries. I doubt consensus could be reached on Pakistan even if India yes YES to its membership. China's persual can't reach to all countries and don't forget awkward and undesirable things can happen in Pakistan
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Jun 19, 2016 08:31pm
This Hon'able lady looks so innocent!!!
I like her attitude towards Pakistan, provided she means what she says!!
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Jun 19, 2016 08:32pm
India has a history of breaking promises ie indus basin treaty.....icc big 3. If india signs NPT for NSG then it will use the fuel for nuclear weapon.
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Jun 19, 2016 08:39pm
An exemplary move toward promoting both a stable international nuclear regime and peace in South Asia. India should fully support Pakistan's membership once Pakistan is able to meet all requirements to everyone's satisfaction. There should be no discrimination.
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Jun 19, 2016 08:42pm
Please Pak authorities. Do not trust India. After gaining their membership, their lobby will work very hard to stop Pakistan from gaining the same while doing fake mouth service of supporting Pak.
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Jun 19, 2016 08:47pm
India's smart move.
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Jun 19, 2016 08:48pm
But again she brought Pathankot controversy in her speech. Indian biased attitude will never change.
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Jun 19, 2016 08:57pm
Both India & Pakistan should get NSG membership simultaneously.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:01pm
Do not trust them.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:12pm
I appreciate efforts of mrs sushma swaraj as External affairs minister , her performance is very good .
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Jun 19, 2016 09:20pm
A some advice -create trust between the two countrie by responding to each other's good initiatives. If the two countries get together on the same side if fence, then all problems will vanish.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:26pm
Pakistan needs to negotiate a 2008 waiver type agreement first with US like India. Unless US supports it, western countries would not.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:29pm
India stopped 8 puny F-16's to Pakistan by wasting massive public lobby money. India's Modi has confessed to the role of India in breakup of Pakistan in 1971. India's serving state actor Kalbhaushan Yadhav has been arrested inside Pk and admitted to his crimes in a public video. India has stopped Pk river water by dams and floods Pk in rainy season and stops water in dry season to magnify the shortage or flood. Now selling the logically absurd conclusion is that India is mean and magnanimous and not opposed to Pk's NSG.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:35pm
Who is India to tell what Pakistan can and cannot do? Get rid of the big brother attitude.
Atlanta
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Jun 19, 2016 09:37pm
India playing big game. Be ware, once Pakistan say yes they can back track as on previous occasions. India not opposed to Pakistan's membership until it gets seat for own. And once India get it, it will oppose from core of the heart.
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Jun 19, 2016 09:38pm
This is a calculated step by India. Pakistan and China should not fall into this trap. I grew up with Pakistan. India has never been friendly towards Pakistan/China. Thank you China for blocking the entry of India into NSG.
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Jun 19, 2016 10:02pm
Finally China onboard, China finally convinced
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Jun 19, 2016 10:33pm
Sweet talking will not get india anywhere. We know u very well
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Jun 19, 2016 10:43pm
@Modern Appeasement Pakistan, Israel and North Korean should be offered membership.
Pakistan,who has developed its own most prestigious nuclear reactors in the world which he can export to third world countries so should be brought under NSG immediately.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:39pm
China told off India and criteria for its entry to NSG. That is Pakistan must get too. Hence India, behaving by not objecting to Pakistans entry to NSG. Infact india will have to support it. As for pathankot probe, India's own NIA declared, it had nothing to do with Pakistan, it was internal. Matter closed. These delaying tactics to avoid discussing kashmir won't work. West and US have shoved india to negotiate. India has no choice.
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Jun 19, 2016 11:42pm
Is this the acceptance of failure from India's part? Perhaps, a suggestion as well....dont block us...and...we dont block you!!!!! For those Indian friends who are suggesting that Pakistan should work on gaining support for entry to NSG instead blocking India; it is time to open your eyes and brain.
Well done to Pakistan for successful lobbying.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:05am
@Fast " india should understand that it cannot alone enter into NSG bypassing Pakistan"
That's exactly what India is about to do. Just wait and watch and the next step would be UNSC - within a decade, just mark my prophetic words.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:05am
@Imran What a summarisation. What the minister said was that Pakistan has to go into NSG on its merit. It will have to lobby all the members and not just depend on Chinese sponsorship
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Jun 20, 2016 12:10am
@LL Rejection ??
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Jun 20, 2016 12:50am
Well played India, now that's some mature diplomacy.
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Jun 20, 2016 02:15am
@Anum Not sure why you think India will get membership and Pakistan will not get a membership. It is a higher possibility that as a responsible nuclear power, Pakistan will get a membership in NSG with China's support and India will never get it because of Pakistans (and China's) opposition.
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Jun 20, 2016 04:50am
@Zak India will have to vacate Kashmir valley for Pakistan to take over control of the entire Kashmir valley. and that's what the people of Kashmir wants.
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Jun 20, 2016 05:09am
Yeah! Right......
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Jun 20, 2016 06:38am
@Zak - Yes. A big Victory for Pakistan. June 19th should be declared a National Victory Day Holiday in Pakistan. And, yes. CPEC should be rerouted to pass through Srinagar.
Bravo. it all happened because of persons with foresight like you.
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Jun 20, 2016 06:45am
@Zak ; First you!
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Jun 20, 2016 07:20am
@kk iftikhari :Build and economy and a working nation?
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Jun 20, 2016 07:29am
Now all of a sudden she sees a warming in the relationship?
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Jun 20, 2016 07:44am
@ZuZu - China will oppose India because its not India but its China. In fact, The security council seat was first offered to India and not China. India, under Pandit Nehru refused that option, by saying we are peaceful people, who believe in non-violence, and so we don't need a seat in the UN Security council. Give it to China.
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Jun 20, 2016 07:52am
@Zak how about pakistan vacating as well. Forget about kashmir concentrate on your own development. Just imagine if China do not give his Nod to you what would happen. Pakistan is so much dependent on them. As far as india goes its not dependent on any country. So relax and think about your own development. Best wishes.
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Jun 20, 2016 07:56am
India will get everything what she wants. she got great leaders now.
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Jun 20, 2016 08:56am
Lady thank you for saying in so many words. . Both India & Pakistan can say anything about each other, it doesn't mean much.
Just scoring point.
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Jun 20, 2016 08:59am
Rightly said FM of India. Yes. Own interests are India's main agenda. We do work for ourselves but not with comparing / contradicting with others. India showing some maturity here. Kudos.
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Jun 20, 2016 09:00am
@SABER , her briefing was on all topic concerning foreign ministry and not specific for any particular topic e.g. NSG ..
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Jun 20, 2016 09:07am
@Imran , just wait for 3-4 more days .india will be given NSG membership without any hiccups . if you still doubt it then you probably don't know the working style of our beloved PM modi .
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Jun 20, 2016 09:12am
@S. A. M. - No.
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Jun 20, 2016 09:27am
Now its not a big deal to get NSG membership , now the point is who can use it in more smart way..Game is On
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Jun 20, 2016 10:18am
Both india and pak has shortage of Electricity , if both countries will support each other it will in benefit of both
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Jun 20, 2016 10:23am
@Blue Chip, Buddy do you know what does a consensus means. Its a diplomatic word far from your understanding. India Never Protest against Pakistan at least on this NSG membership. why ? reasons as follows,
1. The first criteria of NSG (Signatory of NPT), India does not belief this faulty NPT line hence will not sign this treaty ever where as Pakistan does not understand it and refuses coz India is not a Signatory. So India and Pakistan will never obtain the first and a vital criteria of NSG.
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Jun 20, 2016 11:25am
Is your application is based on merit?
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Jun 20, 2016 11:43am
@NIRAJ CHAWHAN There is no need for India's objection, there are few, who support Pakistan..
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Jun 20, 2016 11:47am
@Abdullah Masood Hindustan itself is not a member of NSG, then how can we support pakistan.. Pakistan should try to get support by talking to other countries, just like what we are doing..
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Jun 20, 2016 11:55am
@Dr. Salaria, Aamir Ahmad well said.
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Jun 20, 2016 11:56am
@Reader How can India thinks it's application on the merit. India also needs to sign on NPT to get eligible for NSG.
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Jun 20, 2016 11:57am
@Pakistani Guy It is your belief; wrong or right- time will tell
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Jun 20, 2016 11:57am
@tota ram verma we know exactly the 'gujarat' working style of your 'beloved' Fuherer. China has put him in his place.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:04pm
@Motherland What is ICC big 3?
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Jun 20, 2016 12:07pm
@Namo
Goes both ways
Lack of trust
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Jun 20, 2016 12:47pm
@Abdullah Masood At this time India's support will not be of any use to Pakistan as India is not a NSG member.
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Jun 20, 2016 12:54pm
@Lafanga What promise has India made to Pakistan?
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Jun 20, 2016 01:01pm
@Sudhir Neyalasinger "What promise has India made to Pakistan?"
Let's start with the smallest of promises. If Pakistan cricket team tours India in Dec 2012-Jan 2013 then India will play Pakistan at the neutral venue. India walked out of that promise as if there is no value to what India signs on paper or speaks.
How about "Please back us in the big-3 format and we will play 3 series with you". We all know what happened last year with Shaharyar Khan visiting Mumbai.
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Jun 20, 2016 01:09pm
It looks like India convinced china to support it's membership in NSG, in return India will support pakistan's membership.
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Jun 20, 2016 01:30pm
@kk iftikhar there is nothing to talk about it ...period.
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Jun 20, 2016 01:37pm
@patti
Yes brother
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Jun 20, 2016 01:56pm
@Namo What do you mean by Pakistan doing something bilaterally? Time for some English lesson?
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Jun 20, 2016 02:08pm
@immo please get some work my brother.
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Jun 20, 2016 02:47pm
This is a diplomatic statement of Indian Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj "India will not protest Pakistan's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)." i would like to advice It is important for India and Pakistan as nuclear states to be the members of the NSG for the balance of power in this region
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Jun 20, 2016 03:01pm
@Pakistani Guy You are correct sir. Fancy talk on the indian side. our side is looking for money as usual, that is the present government. we dont know where our PM is At the moment. I s he well enough to rule the country. ?????
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Jun 20, 2016 03:05pm
she has smart diplomatic vision " India will not protest Pakistan's entry to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG). she does believe in smart diplomacy for becoming member of NSG .
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Jun 20, 2016 03:08pm
@lafanga Fully agreed Sir.
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Jun 20, 2016 03:35pm
@Zak Any other place you like in India also? Or Kashmir alone is OK.
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Jun 20, 2016 03:39pm
@shazada zahid mahmoud malik: You ruled Hindustan?? Mr. Malik this part of history the world seems to have missed. Ghori and Ghasnavi were Afghans and the Mughals were Indians who ruled from Delhi. I am sorry no Pakistani ruler of undivided India!!
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Jun 20, 2016 04:07pm
@Zak Why will India vacate Kashmir? Will Pakistan vacate Balochistan?
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Jun 20, 2016 06:11pm
No I don't Trust INDIA...
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Jun 20, 2016 09:20pm
It is not easy for any country to get into NSG, India is trying and also pakistan can try. Both are non NSG countries
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Jun 20, 2016 10:00pm
I saw the interview of Ms. Swaraj on TV & to one of the questions repeatedly asked by more than 2 reporters as to what would India lose by not getting NSG membership in 1 year or what is the need for urgency when US provided special waiver to India in 2008; She replied that India has committed to UN body on climate change to produce 40% of its energy thru non fossil fuels which will mean 30% of its energy needs have to met thru nuclear energy and rest 10 % + thru solar energy. India has signed agreements with US Co. Westinghouse for 6 new nuclear plants & with Russia for 10 more nuclear power plants. India's ambitious plans to produce 175Giga watts capacity/day is being the main reason for India seeking NSG membership and nothing to do with Pakistan. So if Pakistan also wants to go that route; India is fine with it or with any other qualifying country. This has nothing to do with nuclear warheads as being incorrectly assessed or politicised by Pakistani media and its ministers.
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Jun 20, 2016 10:28pm
Thank you for these kind and friendly words hopefully same will continue on other issues.
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Jun 20, 2016 11:10pm
A point missed by all Indians, Pakistan is also not fundamentally opposed to India's entry into NSG on merit. Pakistan merely objects to the fact that "American Influence" does not translate into "merit."
They do need to sign the NPT among other things.
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Jun 21, 2016 12:50am
India made it very clear that they are not worried about whether Pak get in or out.
Why are you guys so worried .. Just move on
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Jun 21, 2016 12:35pm
@Pakistani Guy - I dont understand your view. Pakistanis always want to find fault with india. If it supports, you say, it is farce. If it does not support, then it is hegemony. Ultimately, you want to find fault with whatever india does and you are under the wrong impression that, only pakistanis are good people and only they can do good things and whatever pakistanis say should be followed by the rest. FORTUNATELY, you are not the super power and there are no client states for pakistan. In fact, pakistan has been the client state earlier for US and KSA and now for China.
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Jun 21, 2016 01:14pm
@immo THAN build on your own.
Besides why R u dependent on anyone.
Make an important independent entity & call it Independent Pakistan.
The world will prefer and appreciate it.
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Jun 21, 2016 01:15pm
@Ekram The sole major power of South Asia.
Your Boss
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Jun 21, 2016 02:23pm
What an irony. Neither India nor Pakistan are member of NSG. How they can oppose each other.
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Jun 21, 2016 02:53pm
If India favors Pakistan entry than both simultaneously apply on one page application, both may get membership together,but care clearly mention on application,that both should be allowed,simultaneously or declined , single member acceptance,not applicable.
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Jun 21, 2016 08:22pm
Pakistan should follow and benefit from the attitude reflected by India's forint minister. Pakistan will gain more by supporting India and then itself becoming a member. So long as India does not become a member there is no chance of Pakistan becoming a member.
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Jun 21, 2016 09:27pm
This is what they said on Kashmir also at UN.
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Jun 22, 2016 08:39am
An honest approach from GOI. Ignore this at your own risk.
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