India formally joins Missile Technology Control Regime

New Delhi, June 27: In a diplomatic success, India on Monday grew to become a full member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), three days after it failed to hitch the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) following China’s opposition.

“India has joined the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) this morning. The MTCR Level of Contact in Paris has conveyed the choice concerning IndiaÂ’s accession to the regime via the Embassy of France in New Delhi in addition to the Embassies of The Netherlands and Luxembourg,” the Ministry of External Affairs mentioned.

India grew to become the 35th member of the MTCR, of which China awaits membership.

India first utilized for the membership in 2008 and China in 2004.

“India want to thank every of the 34 MTCR Partners for his or her assist for the membership,” the MEA added.

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India formally joins Missile Technology Control Regime