Speaking to ANI, she said President Obama's 'robust support' shows the India is ready for membership in the NSG. Welcoming India's application to join the NSG, President Obama on Tuesday re-affirmed that India is ready for membership. The US also re-affirmed its support for India's early membership of the Australia Group and Wassenaar Arrangement. "(On NSG) The President has voiced his very robust support that he believes India is ready for and should be considered for membership in the NSG and that process will unfold and we?re committed to doing our part," she added. Obama has backed India's bid for membership of the elite Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) amid a major push to the strategic ties between the two countries.

Source: dna June 08, 2016 04:41 UTC