New Delhi: India has strongly rejected Pakistan’s allegations regarding the recent uranium supply agreement between India and Canada, stating that its record on nuclear non-proliferation is spotless and widely recognized by the international community. India also accused Pakistan of making baseless statements to divert attention from its own poor record in nuclear proliferation.
Responding to media queries during a press briefing on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said it was “ridiculous” for a country with a questionable history of nuclear proliferation to lecture others on the subject.
Jaiswal said India firmly rejects the statement issued by Pakistan. “India’s credibility on nuclear non-proliferation is impeccable, and the global community is well aware of this. A country with a history of clandestine nuclear proliferation has no grounds to make such comments. These statements are merely an attempt to divert attention from Pakistan’s own poor record,” he said.
Pakistan objected to uranium deal
The reaction came after India recently signed a $2.6 billion long-term uranium supply agreement with Canada. Under the deal, Canadian mining company Cameco will supply about 22 million pounds of uranium to India between 2027 and 2035.
The agreement is aimed at strengthening India’s civilian nuclear energy program and ensuring a steady supply of fuel for nuclear power generation.
Pakistan had earlier criticized the deal, claiming that it could threaten regional security. However, India dismissed the allegations, reiterating that its nuclear program is responsible and fully compliant with international norms.
India also rejects allegations on Afghanistan
During the briefing, India also rejected Pakistan’s claims that New Delhi is instigating Afghanistan against Islamabad.
The spokesperson said blaming India for Pakistan’s own actions has become a habitual practice. He added that Pakistan’s credibility on issues related to cross-border terrorism has already been severely undermined due to decades of support for terrorism.
He emphasized that creating false narratives will not change the facts, and the international community is unlikely to be misled by Pakistan’s attempts to portray itself as a victim.