Bush Promises India Full Nuclear Energy Cooperation

President Bush, in a major shift of U.S. policy, promised India full cooperation on Monday in developing its civilian nuclear power program in return for New Delhi’s commitment to adhere to international regimes aimed at curbing arms proliferation.

A joint statement issued after talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said the Bush administration would work with the U.S. Congress to adjust America’s laws and policies to allow the cooperation to proceed.

The statement reflects how far U.S.-Indian relations have come since New Delhi tested nuclear weapons in 1998. At that time, Washington led the world in condemning India’s nuclear ambitions and isolating India from high technology cooperation.
Reuters