But it’s learnt that India has told the US that all efforts are being made to ensure timely operationalisation of the deal. India feels some flexibility may be needed in the timeline currently proposed by the US.
Mulford, it’s learnt, briefed PM’s Special Envoy Shyam Saran last month that White House intended to approach the US Congress in January third week to ensure smooth passage of the deal. So, working backwards, it was concluded that the IAEA safeguards and then the NSG exemption should be done by December.