During his recent visit to India, Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said time was “very tight” and there was a lot of work to be done.
The Left parties have also raised concerns over the Hyde Act, which they feel would restrict India’s strategic nuclear programme.
Washington, on the other hand, has made it clear that the “domestic” legislation would have to be taken into account in operation of the civil nuclear cooperation.
Concerns were heightened after Rice said last month that changes in the NSG guidelines would have to be “completely consistent with the obligations of the Hyde Act”.
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