Michael D Higgins (Galway West, Labour)
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Question 154: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he and his EU colleagues have discussed the possible effects on Pakistan of the facilitation of the US-India nuclear agreement; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34304/08]

Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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This matter has not arisen in discussion among EU colleagues.

The Nuclear Suppliers Group decision to permit nuclear trade with India followed the statement on 5 September 2008 by the External Affairs Minister of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, reiterating India's voluntary steps in relation to nuclear non-proliferation, testing and related policies. This decision was specific to India. I am unaware of any intention on the part of any NSG member to propose a similar decision in regard to Pakistan.

Question No 155 answered with Question No. 16.