"He added, "China has noted that some non-NPT countries aspire to join the NSG but when it comes to the accession by non-NPT countries, China maintains that the group should have full discussions before forging consensus and making decisions based on agreement. China's position applies to all non-NPT countries and targets no one in particular. Countries like Ireland and Austria are insisting on processes that have to be followed.But the opposition to India has crystallized to two countries — China and Turkey. "The Chinese move right now appears to be to delay the entire NSG process until next year. NEW DELHI: As the tempo builds up on the NSG question, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call on Saturday.

Source: Times of India June 12, 2016 20:12 UTC