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India Asks U.S. to Lift Remaining Sanctions - Defense News
NEW DELHI - New Delhi has told Washington that it is unhappy that technology sanctions against many Indian entities still exist nearly two years after the India-U.S. civil nuclear deal.
Indian Foreign Ministry sources said the concerns were conveyed to James Jones, the U.S. national security adviser (NSA), during his recent meeting with Indian counterpart Shivshankar Menon.
Several Indian entities, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), continue to labor under a ban on technology transfer imposed after India conducted nuclear tests in 1998. Most related sanctions were lifted in 2001.
The sources said Jones said he hoped Washington would be able to have some news on the issue by the time President Obama arrives here in November.
A July 15 news release from the Indian prime minister's office said Jones' visit is part of the institutionalized dialogue between the two countries' NSAs. Both sides reviewed the status of their strategic partnership and discussed preparations for Obama's visit later this year, the release said. Other topics included the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, international terrorism, global governance and emerging threats to international security.
During his visit, Jones also called on the prime minister, defense minister, home minister and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Last month, Tokyo lifted 1998 restrictions on 11 Indian entities, including the DRDO and ISRO.
NEW DELHI - New Delhi has told Washington that it is unhappy that technology sanctions against many Indian entities still exist nearly two years after the India-U.S. civil nuclear deal.
Indian Foreign Ministry sources said the concerns were conveyed to James Jones, the U.S. national security adviser (NSA), during his recent meeting with Indian counterpart Shivshankar Menon.
Several Indian entities, including the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), continue to labor under a ban on technology transfer imposed after India conducted nuclear tests in 1998. Most related sanctions were lifted in 2001.
The sources said Jones said he hoped Washington would be able to have some news on the issue by the time President Obama arrives here in November.
A July 15 news release from the Indian prime minister's office said Jones' visit is part of the institutionalized dialogue between the two countries' NSAs. Both sides reviewed the status of their strategic partnership and discussed preparations for Obama's visit later this year, the release said. Other topics included the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, international terrorism, global governance and emerging threats to international security.
During his visit, Jones also called on the prime minister, defense minister, home minister and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Last month, Tokyo lifted 1998 restrictions on 11 Indian entities, including the DRDO and ISRO.
