India reaffirms its policy of no first use of nuclear weapons
Live MintNEW DELHI: India overnight Saturday reiterated its policy of no first use of nuclear weapons and its long-standing commitment to universal nuclear disarmament aimed at complete elimination of atomic weapons. In a statement to the High-level Meeting to Commemorate and Promote the International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons, foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said, “India espouses the policy of ‘No First Use’ against nuclear weapon states and non-use against non-nuclear weapon states.India is a key partner in global efforts towards disarmament and strengthening the non-proliferation order." The underscoring the policy no first use against nuclear weapon states and non-use against countries without atomic weapons comes against the backdrop of a debate over whether India should reconsider this policy. India remains convinced of the need for meaningful dialogue among all States possessing nuclear weapons, for building trust and confidence.“ “India reiterates its long-standing and unwavering commitment to universal, verifiable and non-discriminatory nuclear disarmament leading to the complete elimination of nuclear weapons,” he said.
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