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China leads in opposition to India's NSG membership bid
New Delhi, Jun 9 (IBNS): China has raised strong opposition to India's bid for membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations, media reports said.
Besides China, other countries which have opposed the move are New Zealand, Ireland, Turkey, South Africa and Austria.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the support for India's membership to NSG from Switzerland and US President Barack Obama.
In the latest move, Mexico has also extended its support for India to become a member in the NSG.
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