Nuclear nuances

When Manmohan Singh signed the joint agreement in July 2005 with George Bush, the move was welcomed since it incorporated certain features that safeguarded India’s interests.

When Manmohan Singh signed the joint agreement in July 2005 with George Bush, the move was welcomed since it incorporated certain features that safeguarded India’s interests (Making 123 count, June 12). Though several meetings have taken place between the representatives, the US has been trying to wriggle out of its commitment. In the clearest enunciation of India’s stand, External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukerjee has reiterated that India would retain control over reprocessing rights.

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Bapu Satyanarayana
Mysore

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