Pakistan rejects Indian demand of clarity on N-deal
 

[CENTER][U][SIZE=4]Pakistan rejects Indian demand of clarity on N-deal[/SIZE][/U][/CENTER]

[RIGHT][B]June 27, 2010[/B][/RIGHT]

[B]ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesman Abdul Basit said India should not have any concern about Sino-Pak nuclear deal as it is in accordance with international law.[/B]

The reaction came on the statement of Indian Premier Manmohan Singh, who said Pakistan should explain its position about Sino-Pak nuclear deal.

Abdul Basit said that Sino-Pak nuclear deal is for peaceful purposes and no country should have any objection. He also said the international community knows Pakistan is facing terrorism and energy crises. He said the nuclear deal with China is crucial to the economic development of Pakistan.

Earlier, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had expressed satisfaction over the successful talks between India and Pakistan in Islamabad.

Singh, who reached Toronto for the G20 summit, said Pakistan’s approach towards India had improved and New Delhi hopes to sustain the talks.

He added that India will welcome the Most Favoured Nation status by Pakistan but also asked for clarity from Pakistan on its nuclear deal with China.

Singh will be holding talks with his Canadian counterpart Stephen Harper. He will sign a bilateral nuclear cooperation pact, similar to the one India has with the US.


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