China backs Pakistan over Nuclear Suppliers Group

Beijing: China on Wednesday said it backed Pakistan’s “engagement” with the Nuclear Suppliers Group, but at the same time maintained that acceptance of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty  was a standard to admit new member-states in the 48-nation grouping.  

 

“China has noted Pakistan’s aspirations for NSG membership. Pakistan has taken steps towards its mainstreaming into the global non-proliferation regime,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said, adding: “We support Pakistan’s engagement with NSG, and such efforts could be conducive to the authority and effectiveness of the international non-proliferation regime.”