By KUNA,
New Delhi : Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said that his country was a strong supporter of non-proliferation of nuclear technology and weapons of mass destruction.
“India is proud of its non-proliferation record, and is committed to global efforts for preventing the proliferation of all weapons of mass destruction,” he said in New Delhi while inaugurating the ‘International Conference on Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy’.
He called for strengthening of global efforts in improving nuclear security and welcomed US President Barack Obama’s initiative to hold a summit on the issue next year.
He said: “India has an updated, effective and comprehensive export controls system and is committed to not transferring sensitive technologies and equipment to other countries that do not possess them.” The PM added: We support strengthening the international efforts in improving nuclear security and in this context, welcome President Obama’s timely initiative to hold a global Summit on Nuclear Security in 2010.” We are committed to a voluntary, unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing. As a nuclear weapon state and a responsible member of the international community, we will participate constructively in the negotiation of a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT) in the Conference on Disarmament,” stated the Indian premier.
Among those who attended the conference included International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohammad El Baradei, India’s National Security Advisr M.K. Narayanan and Indias Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao. The Conference has been organised as part of the year-long programme to mark the birth centenary of Homi Jehangir Bhabha, founder of Indias nuclear programme.