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IAEA chief welcomes Indo-U.S. understanding

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NEW DELHI: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Mohamed ElBaradei welcomed the announcement of a civilian nuclear cooperation understanding between India and the United States on Thursday.

"This agreement is an important step towards satisfying India's growing need for energy, including nuclear technology and fuel, as an engine for development. It would also bring India closer as an important partner in the non-proliferation regime," Dr. ElBaradei said in a statement posted on the IAEA website.

"It would be a milestone, timely for ongoing efforts to consolidate the non-proliferation regime, combat nuclear terrorism and strengthen nuclear safety," the IAEA chief said hours after the India-U.S. understanding was announced.

"The agreement would assure India of reliable access to nuclear technology and nuclear fuel. It would also be a step forward towards universalisation of the international safeguards regime," Dr. ElBaradei said.

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