09-12-2008, 01:16 AM
<b>US can stop N-cooperation if India tests: Mulford</b><!--QuoteBegin-->QUOTE<!--QuoteEBegin-->The United States on Thursday said that if India conducts a nuclear test, Washington could stop civil nuclear co-operation with New Delhi [Images] but that can happen only after discussions are held to determine the justification for the test.
US Ambassador to India David Mulford said India as a sovereign nation can and will always have the right to go for a nuclear test. But if India does so, under US laws there could then be a cessation of civil nuclear relationship.
"There is a Hyde Act requirement. But in the 123 agreement, which was negotiated to effect that into reality, there is a set of procedures laid down. This involves first of all the president determining that we should enter into a dialogue to discuss why tests were conducted," said Mulford
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US Ambassador to India David Mulford said India as a sovereign nation can and will always have the right to go for a nuclear test. But if India does so, under US laws there could then be a cessation of civil nuclear relationship.
"There is a Hyde Act requirement. But in the 123 agreement, which was negotiated to effect that into reality, there is a set of procedures laid down. This involves first of all the president determining that we should enter into a dialogue to discuss why tests were conducted," said Mulford
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