Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether China has recently obtained the approval of the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group (NSG) to supply nuclear reactors to Pakistan;
(b) if so, the details thereof alongwith the names of the member countries which supported China;
(c) whether the Government has made any assessment of its impact on the strategic situation in the region;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether the Government had raised its concerns over the deal with the members of the NSG; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)

(a) to (f) There have been reports about China’s supply of two nuclear reactors to Pakistan. Details of NSG discussions on this issue are not publicly available. Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s national interest and takes all necessary measures to safeguard it.

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