Mexico promises support for India's NSG membership

"President Enrique Pena Nieto @EPN says Mexico supports positively and constructively India`s membership of the NSG," tweeted External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto after they gave a speech, at Los Pinos presidential residence in Mexico City, Mexico, June 8, 2016. Photo: Reuters/Edgard Garrido

India's hopes of getting membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) brightened as Mexico extended support to India's membership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s visit to the country.

"President Enrique Pena Nieto @EPN says Mexico supports positively and constructively India`s membership of the NSG," tweeted External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup.

Modi thanked the Mexican President for the support.

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Modi arrived here from the US on the fifth and final leg of his five-nation tour on Wednesday night.

On June 6, Switzerland, an important member of the NSG, extended support to India`s membership in the group during Modi`s stopover in Geneva en route to the US from Qatar.

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