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U.K. welcomes nuclear deal

LONDON: Britain on Friday welcomed the India-United States nuclear deal, describing it as a “significant contribution” to international energy security environment.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: “We warmly welcome the news that the U.S. and India have completed negotiations on their agreement for peaceful nuclear co-operation. We believe that the deal can make a significant contribution to energy security, development, economic and environmental objectives for India and the international community, as well as represent a gain for the non-proliferation regime.”

He said Britain strongly supported this initiative from its inception and was actively involved throughout.

“We look forward to continuing to work closely with the U.S. and India, and with partners in the Nuclear Suppliers Group and elsewhere on the detail of this important issue,” he said.

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