Pakistan applies for NSG membership

[dadeechi]

Pakistan applies for NSG membership
Last Updated: Friday, May 20, 2016 - 20:57

Islamabad: Pakistan Friday said that it has formally applied for the membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, after China blocked India's entry into the 48-member elite group.

The Foreign Office (FO) said that Pakistan's Ambassador in Vienna yesterday applied for the membership through a letter addressed to the NSG Chairman.

In the letter, Pakistan said the decision to seek participation in the export-control regime reflects Pakistan's strong support for international efforts to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery.

"Pakistan has the expertise, manpower, infrastructure, as well as the ability to supply NSG controlled items, goods and services for a full range of nuclear applications for peaceful uses," the Foreign Office said.

It said Pakistan attaches high priority to nuclear safety and security. It has taken legal, regulatory and administrative measures to bring nuclear safety and security at par with international standards.

"Pakistan's export-control regime is underpinned by strong legislation, regulatory and enforcement mechanisms. The national export control lists are harmonized with the control lists of NSG, MTCR and Australia Group," it said.

The development comes as China harps on the need for consensus in the NSG, where it is reportedly pushing for Pakistan's entry despite US' strong backing for India to join the elite body that seeks reducing nuclear proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of materials.

Pakistan has stressed the need for NSG to adopt a non-discriminatory criteria-based approach for NSG membership of the countries, which have never been party to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

India, Pakistan, Israel and South Sudan were the four UN member states which have not signed the NPT, the international pact aimed at preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

The Foreign Office said Pakistan's NSG membership will further NSG non-proliferation objectives by the inclusion of a state with nuclear supply capabilities and its adherence to NSG Guidelines and best practices on supply of controlled items, goods, materials, technologies and services.

Through an official note, Pakistan has informed the IAEA Director-General of its adherence to the objectives of NSG and its decision to act in accordance with NSG Guidelines with regard to transfer of nuclear material, equipment and related technology, including related dual-use equipment, materials, software and related technology.

PTI

First Published: Friday, May 20, 2016 - 20:57

http://zeenews.india.com/news/south-asia/pakistan-applies-for-nsg-membership_1887532.html

 

[dadeechi]

Game on..

 

[somebozo]

China is asserting its regional prowess!

 

[Saifullah Sani]

Pakistan on Friday submitted a formal application for membership of the Nuclear Supplies Group (NSG), a club of nuclear trading nations.
In a letter addressed to the NSG chairman, Pakistan's ambassador in Vienna, stated that the country has the expertise, manpower, infrastructure, as well as the ability to supply NSG controlled items, goods and services for a full range of nuclear applications for peaceful purposes.
"Pakistan attaches high priority to nuclear safety and security. It has taken legal, regulatory and administrative measures to bring nuclear safety and security at par with international standards," reads the letter.
Related: Pakistan tells US it holds 'credentials' to join nuclear suppliers club
Foreign office spokesman, in a statement, said that Pakistan’s NSG membership will further the club's non-proliferation objectives as the country has nuclear supply capabilities and it also adheres to NSG guidelines.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a 48-nation club dedicated to curbing nuclear arms proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of materials that could foster nuclear weapons development.
Pakistan's application is likely to lead to a showdown in the group which has also been facing calls to induct India as a member.
Related: ‘China won’t let India gain entry into NSG’
China could also insist, as a condition of India's membership, that Pakistan also be allowed to join.
The NSG, which was created in response to India's first nuclear test in 1974, is expected to hold its next meeting in June.

http://www.dawn.com/news/1259596

 

[Eglaf]

well,india will not be able to join NSG Group without the entry of Pakistan.

 

[New World]

when is the election??

 

[kabooter_maila]

Pakistan on Friday submitted a formal application for membership of the Nuclear Supplies Group (NSG), a club of nuclear trading nations.
In a letter addressed to the NSG chairman, Pakistan's ambassador in Vienna, stated that the country has the expertise, manpower, infrastructure, as well as the ability to supply NSG controlled items, goods and services for a full range of nuclear applications for peaceful purposes.
"Pakistan attaches high priority to nuclear safety and security. It has taken legal, regulatory and administrative measures to bring nuclear safety and security at par with international standards," reads the letter.
Related: Pakistan tells US it holds 'credentials' to join nuclear suppliers club
Foreign office spokesman, in a statement, said that Pakistan’s NSG membership will further the club's non-proliferation objectives as the country has nuclear supply capabilities and it also adheres to NSG guidelines.
The Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) is a 48-nation club dedicated to curbing nuclear arms proliferation by controlling the export and re-transfer of materials that could foster nuclear weapons development.
Pakistan's application is likely to lead to a showdown in the group which has also been facing calls to induct India as a member.
Related: ‘China won’t let India gain entry into NSG’
China could also insist, as a condition of India's membership, that Pakistan also be allowed to join.
The NSG, which was created in response to India's first nuclear test in 1974, is expected to hold its next meeting in June.

http://www.dawn.com/news/1259596

If the civilized nations wants a safe and ultimately nuclear-free world, it has to act as civilized and be realistic. It has to raise itself above petty interests (in the name of national security interests). Only fair and principle-based mechanism can be used to promote the cause of nuclear disarmament across the globe. You cannot reward a country (such as India) despite repeated cheating, rogue behavior, and offenses while penalizing others (e.g. Pakistan) without addressing their grave but genuine security concerns. While Indians introduced nuclear weapons in this region (by turning rogue on their international agreements and stealing fissile material from civilian nuclear facilities given by Canada) by exploding a nuclear device under a disgustingly deceptive name 'Smiling Buddha', a disgraceful association of a weapon of mass destruction to a revered symbol of peace, mercy, and love i.e. Gautama Buddha. It might have been a minor offense to the Western world but it raised an extremely serious existential challenge for Pakistan that decided to follow the suit of acquiring the nukes to safeguard its freedom and sovereignty. Subsequently, Pakistan was made a subject to global campaign of blackmail, propaganda, sanctions, and what not. But all these idiotic actions from mentally broke Westerners were meant to fail and indeed could not stop Pakistan from acquiring nukes meant to guarantee its freedom and sovereignty. It was a matter of its existence for Pakistan and all the blackmailing and sanctions were too small a price to pay for securing freedom for it future generations. Entry into NSG and access to advanced nuclear technology and equipment has similar case. Any unequaled and unprincipled favor to one country will not stop Pakistan from ensuring that its strategic deterrent remains effective and offers a guarantee for peace in the region. Indians might have a larger nuclear program but Pakistan already has much more advanced nuclear program albeit at smaller scale as compared to India's. If international community wants meaningful progress to global nuclear stability, it has to follow a principled approach. Any selective approach would be disastrous and prove a recipe of strategic instability and harmful for nuclear disarmament.

 

[dadeechi]

when is the election??

Decisions in NSG are made by consensus. One needs approval of all the following 48 countries to get in. The next meeting is in June 2016 when India's case would be deliberated.

well,india will not be able to join NSG Group without the entry of Pakistan.

China is just using Pakistan as an excuse.

The key question is, what is more important for China?

1) China's membership in MTCR

or

2) Preventing India's membership into NSG


China is not a member yet in MTCR and India is scheduled to receive membership of MTCR ahead of China.

China is just negotiating it's membership into MTCR in return for allowing India's membership into NSG.

 

[New World]

Decisions in NSG are made by consensus. One needs approval of all the following 48 countries to get in. The next meeting is in June 2016 when India's case would be deliberated.

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from 48 members i find 6-8 members which possibly will vote against Pakistan.. 3-5 members for india....

but i have feelings that this NSG will be same as SCO, either both are in or non..

China's membership in MTCR

can you put some light this..

 

[dadeechi]

from 48 members i find 6-8 members which possibly will vote against Pakistan.. 3-5 members for india....

but i have feelings that this NSG will be same as SCO, either both are in or non..


can you put some light this..

One cannot obtain NSG membership with Majority votes. Decisions are consensus based meaning all 48 members have to agree. Even if one of the member opposes then the application would not be approved. In India's cases, China is supposedly the only one opposing. Now the question is are there any countries that would oppose Pakistan's application in the list of 48 countries.

SCO is very different. For one it is in it's infancy. There are equal powers in Russia & China supporting India and Pakistan's case respectively. In case of NSG it would be US, EU, Japan & Russia vs China alone.

Please refer to the following thread.

India rejects China's contention on signing NPT, says France was included in NSG without signing it

https://defence.pk/threads/india-re...as-included-in-nsg-without-signing-it.431442/

 

[war&peace]

India was only denied because of its irresponsible behaviour in South Asia which is in princaple the right thing to do. However, Pakistan's inclusion in NSG should not bother India as it will represent South Asia in NSG and India can convey its suggestions through Pakistan. When India become a grown up and responsible state, we should support its inclusion too.

 

[Dr Gupta]

India was only denied because of its irresponsible behaviour in South Asia which is in princaple the right thing to do. However, Pakistan's inclusion in NSG should not bother India as it will represent South Asia in NSG and India can convey its suggestions through Pakistan. When India become a grown up and responsible state, we should support its inclusion too.

Pakistan is not going to be let in this year

Neither is India I feel because some countries like Italy, China would perhaps veto it.

 

[SirHatesALot]

We already have the NSG wavier why do we need to be in NSG can anyone explain this to me why is it so important?

 

[war&peace]

Pakistan is not going to be let in this year

Neither is India I feel because some countries like Italy, China would perhaps veto it.

China and Italy won't veto Pakistan. Only US can but I guess they are reaching some agreement in the wake of F-16 fiasco. This is where Obama admin does not need the approval of congress. While India should improve its relations with China so that her application is not vetoed.

 

[DARIUS]

I have a few questions!
1.If India has got the NSG waiver tan what is the need for NSG membership ?

2.Didn't the grant of waiver require to go through a similar consensus based decision ?

3.If that could go through why not this?
Please someone shed some light!