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A positive development, says Shashi Tharoor

Staff Reporter

PALAKKAD: Shashi Tharoor, United Nations Under Secretary-General for Communications and Public Information, said the nuclear deal with the United States was "a very positive development for non-proliferation of nuclear weapons."

Talking to presspersons here on Tuesday, he said though the U.N. had no official stand on the agreement, International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed ElBaradei had described it as a positive development for peace and use of nuclear technology for development.

The treaty would help the country adopt international standards in handling nuclear technology and ensure safety.

On the possibility of India getting a Security Council seat, he said this was not possible unless the U.N. Charter was amended. Such an amendment would have to be approved by two-thirds of the General Assembly members. As this was a long and difficult process, India should try to get entry through election.

On his continuation in his present assignment, Mr. Tharoor said it was for the new Secretary General to decide about his advisers.

"If there is an offer, then I will decide whether to accept it or not."

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