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Asked: 2020-08-25T16:51:12+05:30 In:

Examine the question raised by Newzealand over India’s entry into NSG.

New Zealand, an NSG member, had raised questions about India’s entry into the NSG, based on its stand that only signatories of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty are eligible to join the group. Discuss.

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      • New Zealand is yet to change its hard-line position on only admitting signatories to the Non-Proliferation Treaty into the NSG, a group which works by consensus.
      • New Zealand Prime Minister John Key did not explicitly support India’s application to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group, but only committed to “contribute constructively” to the “process” to reach a decision by an early date. 
      • The formulation of the Kiwi response was similar to the noncommittal statement made by Brazilian President Michel Temer, who expressed “understanding” about India’s position at the bilateral meeting in Goa earlier this month.
      • It reiterated its commitment to the total elimination of all weapons of mass destruction including in particular nuclear weapons. Pending the global elimination of nuclear weapons, India will uphold global non-proliferation and work with partners such as New Zealand to advance nuclear disarmament.
      • China has made it clear that it would oppose any India-specific membership process, calling instead for a 2-step procedure that would first set the criteria for non-NPT members that include Pakistan.
      • Though, New Zealand showed an understanding of India’s clean energy needs and the importance of predictability in global rules on nuclear commerce in enabling the expansion of nuclear energy in India. India’s NSG membership application will hinge on its need to keep climate change commitments. 
      • New Zealand is part of a group called the New Agenda for Coalition which promotes the NPT and pushes for nuclear disarmament worldwide.
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