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Mexico supports India's NSG membership bid

by IBNS 08 Jun 2016, 06:43 pm

Mexico City, June 9 (IBNS): In a significant move, Mexico has extended its support for India to become a member in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG).

"President Enrique Peña Nieto @EPN says Mexico supports positively and constructively India's membership of the NSG," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Indian PM Narendra Modi is currently visiting the nation as a part of his five-nation tour.
 
Modi thanked the President for his support.

Modi said he  values its friendship with the Mexican President.

"We are meeting for the third time in last two years. I truly value your friendship Mr. President," Modi said.

" We have agreed to develop a roadmap of concrete outcomes to upgrade our ties to a Strategic Partnership," he said.

Before reaching Mexico, Modi visited the US.

It is the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour.