US snubs China, says India fit for NSG club

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Amid reports that China and Pakistan are jointly opposing India's bid for the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) membership, the US has said India meets missile technology control regime requirements and is ready for entry into the exclusive club.

"I'd point you back to what the president said during his visit to India in 2015, where he reaffirmed that the US view was that India meets missile technology control regime requirements and is ready for NSG membership," State Department Spokesman John Kirby said on Friday.

His remarks came in response to a question on reports that China and Pakistan joined hands to oppose India becoming a member of the NSG.

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