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India rules out violation by 2 firms

Diplomatic Correspondent

NEW DELHI: New Delhi said on Monday that its "preliminary assessment" showed that two companies — Balaji Amines and Prachi Poly Products — had not violated Indian regulations or international regulations while transferring chemicals to Iran.

"Curbs not justified"

The External Affairs Ministry spokesman said the United States' sanctions on the companies were not justified.

"We have seen the reports about imposition of sanctions on two Indian companies ... Balaji Amines and Prachi Poly Products. The sanctions imposed by the U.S. Government on the two Indian firms relate to transfer of some chemicals to Iran. Our preliminary assessment is that the transfer of such chemicals was not in violation of our regulations or our international obligations," he said.

Rigorous system

"[The] Government of India's commitment to prevent onward proliferation is second to none. We have instituted a rigorous system of export controls and our track record in this regard is well known. India is working with the international community, including the U.S., as a partner against proliferation. In this context the imposition of sanctions by the U.S. on our firms — which in our view have not acted in violation of our laws or regulations — is not justified," the spokesman said.

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