"We have been emphasizing that US co-operation with India shouldn't increase the strategic gap between India and Pakistan. So, the objective of strategic stability should be kept in view in whatever co-operation they (US) extend," Aziz said in the interview. If the US has to persuade us to respond in a positive way, they have to persuade India not to expand its nuclear arsenal and initiate the dialogue to reduce tensions and resolve disputes," he said. However, Pakistan and China attempted to bunch India with Pakistan, calling for similar concessions to both countries, despite India's acknowledged non-proliferation record.Membership to the NSG would open the global civil nuclear market to India, which has envisioned a role for nuclear power to meet its rising energy demand. If that happens, then we have to respond.

Source: Times of India July 02, 2016 17:55 UTC