The position that India will take on this issue at the IAEA will be based on India's independent judgment, and we categorically reject any attempt to link this to the proposed India-U.S. agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation.
The two sides had a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, and agreed to continue cooperation in all areas of mutual interest and benefit, including in the energy field.
The two sides are working for cooperation in the areas of nuclear energy applications in various sectors, including power generation, nuclear waste management, exchange and training of scientific and technical staff and joint research and development activities.
Cyprus conveyed its support to India's efforts for the promotion of full civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
Once the U.S. laws have been amended, India looks forward to the United States emerging as a major and reliable partner not only in respect of fuel supply, but also for other aspects of civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
We categorically reject any attempt to link (Iran) to the proposed Indo-U.S. agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation, which stands on its own merits.