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Singh said he "explained" to Hatoyama "the circumstances
in which India had to go the nuclear weapon" way in 1998.
India is refusing to sign CTBT, saying it is a "flawed"
pact.

Hatoyama said he had also discussed with Singh the issue
related to Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty and contended that
negotiations for that should be launched as soon as possible.
Japan continues to "seek cooperation from India" for
"total elimination of nuclear weapons", he said.
The Japanese Prime Minister remained non-committal on
civil nuclear cooperation with India although he observed that
it would be an "important agenda for future".
Singh said the two leaders had "fairly extensive"
discussions on prospects of civil nuclear cooperation as he
referred to the waiver granted by the 45-nation Nuclear
Suppliers Group to India to conduct trade in nuclear material
and technology.
To a question on restrictions by Japan on hi-tech trade
with India, Hatoyama said the issue was discussed with Singh
who hoped for liberalisation in this field.
"Prime Minister Singh mentioned that Indian companies
will not divert imports from Japan to weapons purposes or
third countries in dubious manner," Hatoyama said
"With that strong determination", he said he "shall as
soon as possible see to it that we will be able to act" on
this matter and ensure a "positive conclusion" in the case of
individual cases where proper information is provided.
"Needless to say that India-Japan hi-technology
cooperation will benefit both the countries," he added.PTI PYK
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