NEW DELHI(Sputnik) — US administration including senior White House and State Department officials, made concerted efforts to secure India's membership in the recent NSG plenary session held in Seoul. We were disappointed India was not admitted during this recent session, but we will continue to work for India's accession," US ambassador to Indian Richard Verma said on Monday while addressing the Atlantic Council US-India Trade Initiative workshop in Delhi.
"We have worked closely with our Indian counterparts and NSG members to help advance India's cause for membership. India has a strong record, and deserves to be included in the NSG," he further added.
Ambassador Richard Verma further added that on defense cooperation, the US' designation of India as a Major Defense Partner will bring militaries, industries and defense ministries of both the countries even closer together in the years ahead as US will move India to a level on par with its closest allies and partners with regard to technology transfer.
In climate and clean energy, the US has launched several new clean energy financing programs to support India's 175 GW target for renewable power. Ambassador Richard Verma said that the President Obama and Prime Minister Modi were committed to the full implementation of the historic Paris climate agreement.
