Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is a fact that the mutually growing relationship between China and Pakistan over the past few years is increasing the concerns of India;

(b) if so, the reaction of the Government thereto;
(c) whether India has informed Pakistan and China about its concerns; and
(d) if so, the reactions of these Governments in response to the concern of India?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI E. AHAMED)

(a) There are some aspects of the China-Pakistan relationship which are of concern. These include matters relating to Sino-Pak nuclear cooperation.

(b) to (d) India’s concerns in this regard have been clearly conveyed to China. The Chinese side has conveyed that their nuclear cooperation with Pakistan is for civilian use, which is consistent with their respective international obligations, and is subject to International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards and supervision. 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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