(a) whether the Government is aware of the fact that China is constantly helping Pakistan to develop its nuclear reactors and if so, the details thereof;
(b) whether Pakistan is eyeing the latest nuclear power technology developed by China and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any serious threat is looming large over our security in view of all
these developments;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the steps taken by the Government in this regard?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SHRIMATI PRENEET KAUR)
(a) to (e) Government is aware of China-Pakistan nuclear cooperation and has clearly
conveyed its concerns to the Chinese side. The Chinese side has said that China and
Pakistan have conducted some cooperation in nuclear energy for civilian use, which is
consistent with their respective international obligations, completely for peaceful
purposes and subject to IAEA safeguard and supervision. Government keeps a constant
watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s national interest and takes all
necessary measures to safeguard it.