Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar made a two-day trip to China on June 16 and 17 to discuss India’s NSG membership with his Chinese counterpart. Islamabad, which enjoys the backing of its close ally China, has also responded to India’s membership bid and asked for its admission as well. READ | China not protesting India’s membership in NSGThe countries, who oppose India’s membership, argue that its inclusion in the group would further undermine efforts to prevent proliferation and also infuriate New Delhi’s rival Pakistan. “The NSG entry is crucial for India’s energy policy. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday insisted that China is not blocking India’s entry to the Nuclear Supplier’s Group (NSG) but is talking about the criteria and procedures.

Source: Indian Express June 19, 2016 11:26 UTC