Washington: In a fresh push to India&rsquo;s NSG bid, the US yesterday called on members of the 48-nation elite grouping to support India&rsquo;s membership during the crucial meeting of the atomic trading club in Seoul next week.
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&ldquo;The United States calls on Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) participating governments to support India&rsquo;s application when it comes up at the NSG plenary,&rdquo; State Department Spokesman John Kirby said. During the US visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week, President Barack Obama welcomed India's application to the 48-member grouping.
UK&rsquo;s support Meanwhile, British Premier David Cameron has assured Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the UK&rsquo;s &ldquo;firm support&rdquo; for India&rsquo;s NSG membership bid. Cameron confirmed Britain&rsquo;s backing for India in a telephone call to Modi on Thursday.

It has asked the 48-nation group to back India at the NSG plenary

U.S. drums up support for India's NSG membership

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