Question : NUKE ISSUE BETWEEN INDIA AND OTHER COUNTRIES

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(a) whether any discussion has taken place between India and other prospective countries for supply of nuclear fuel;

(b) If so, the details thereof including the names of such countries with which India has held discussions;

(c) the names of countries which have agreed to supply nuclear fuel;

(d) whether any conditions has been imposed on India by these countries to supply nuclear fuel; and

(e) if so, the details thereof and the reaction of the Government thereto?

THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE PRIME MINISTER’S OFFICE (SHRI PRITHVIRAJ CHAVAN)

(a) to (e) India is looking to expand international civilian nuclear cooperation and is exploring possibilities with potential partners.No final decision has been reached since the discussions with the various nations are still in the exploratory stage.