The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) has called upon all member states to exercise vigilance and make best efforts to ensure that none of their exports of radioactive goods or technologies contribute to nuclear weapon programs. <br/> <br/>The two-day plenary meeting of the NSG group that concluded in Christ church in New Zealand on Friday took stock of the developments since the last meeting in Budapest in 2009. The group also took note of the briefings on the developments concerning non-NSG states. India had been concerned on the proposed supply of two nuclear reactors by China to Pakistan, a non-NSG member. <br/> <br/>The members of the group emphasised that challenges remain to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime. Sources said the members agreed to continue considering ways to further strengthen guidelines dealing with the transer of enrichment and reprocessing technologies. <br/> <br/>The NSG agreed on the value of the ongoing consultation and transparency. The NSG also continued to consider the implementation of the Statement on Civil Nuclear Cooperation with India. The grouping also noted the actions taken by New Delhi to adhere to the NSG guidelines and the voluntary commitments made by India in this regard. <br/>
News On AIR | June 26, 2010 8:51 AM
Vigilance is the key: NSG tells members