This refers to the editorial, “Entry to Big Boys Club” (June 9). Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic skill has won vital support for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) from the US as well as from Switzerland, Morocco and Italy and has also secured membership of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), one of the four global nuclear regimes.
The MTCR entry is expected to expedite India’s membership to the coveted NSG. Modi’s communication skill has won heart of the people across the continents. It was heartening to see the US lawmakers persistently applauding, at times with standing ovation, during Modi’s 45-minute address to the joint session of the US Congress.
Modi did not mince words in his attack on terrorism and in commending the US Congress for sending out a clear message by refusing to “reward” those who practice terrorism. India-US cooperation in various fields is the need of the hour and Modi is doing a good job in that direction.