January 12, 2026 10:23 pm (IST)
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Modi gets Obama's support for India's membership to NSG, MTCR
Washington, Jun 7 (IBNS): After Swiss support, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday gained US President Barack Obama's backing for India's membership to the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), a 48-member club of nuclear trading nations.
In an additional win, he has also bagged the allowance of India's membership to m the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), a key anti-proliferation grouping.
"I am thankful for the help and support that my friend Barack Obama has extended with regard to membership in MTCR and NSG" Modi, who met US President Barack Obama in the White House, said.
After his meeting with Obama for the seventh time, Modi said India and the US have been cooperating on global issues such as nuclear security, global warming and terrorism.
During the session, Modi informed that they have discussed a range of issues of cooperation from business and technology to governance.
He said, "India is a young nation. India and the US can work together to use this talent and youth power for the welfare of world."
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