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India joins US-led group to combat nuclear menace |
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India has decided to join a group led by the US and Russia to combat the menace of nuclear terrorism. Born out of a George Bush-Vladimir Putin agreement in July 2006 to fight nuclear terrorism, the group now has 70-odd members. According to official statements, Saudi Arabia, Malta, Ireland and the UAE are formally signing up this time and India is currently in the process of signing the statement of principles of the group.
One of the most compelling reasons for India to join is that increasingly the private sector and industry would be under terrorist threat, prompting closer cooperation with local and federal authorities. Further, there are increasing convergences between proliferation and terrorism.
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