Type: Parliament Questions and Answers

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether it is fact that Pakistan and China have signed an agreement for nuclear reactor;
(b) if so, when was the agreement signed;
(c) whether this agreement is against the interests of India; and
(d) the action taken by Government in this regard so far?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRI S.M. KRISHNA)

(a) & (b): It has been reported that during Pakistan President Zardari’s visit to China in October 2008, China and Pakistan had concluded an agreement for construction of two additional nuclear power plants.

(c) & (d): Government has raised this matter at the official level with China which has responded that its nuclear cooperation with Pakistan is for peaceful purposes, consistent with China’s international obligations and subject to IAEA safeguards and supervision. Government continuously monitors developments having a bearing on national security and is committed to taking all necessary steps to safeguard it.

http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220116260.

Rajya Sabha

Pakistan,
South Asia