France supports India on Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership

France on Wednesday came out in support of India for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership. After the United States and Russia, now France is seeking support for India.

France assess that India’s entry into NSG, MTCR, The Australia Group, The Wassenaar Arrangement will strengthen international efforts. France has asked the members of Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to take a positive decision on India’s membership bid.

French Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that, India’s participation in these bodies will help better regulate the export of nuclear, chemical, biological and technologies.