France–Pakistan Atomic Energy Framework
The France–Pakistan atomic energy framework, or also known as France–Pakistan nuclear deal, is a bilateral energy treaty signed by the governments of
In contrast to
Overview and background
Since 1967, France has emerged as the biggest defence contractor of Pakistan, despite its
Clauses and scope
Despite France's willingness to give a green signal for this agreement, the confusion remains over what was agreed.[1] The officials of Pakistan's Foreign ministry had undertaken to supply Pakistan with "civilian nuclear technology", the French officials stressed on the fact that "France had agreed only to co-operate in the field of "nuclear safety".[1] Although, in an official press French President Nicolas Sarkozy marked to his counterpart that "France wanted Pakistan to have a wide-ranging deal to buy nuclear equipment" like the one obtained by its rival India,[7] but later spokesman for the French presidency was careful to rein in expectations and much of the details were closed to the public.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e Staff reports (15 May 2009). "Pakistan in 'French nuclear deal'". BBC Pakistan, 2009. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ Francois Murphy (16 May 2009). "Pakistan Asserts French Backing; Cites Support for Nuclear Deal" (PDF). Boston Globe. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ AFP (15 May 2009). "France offers Pakistan nuclear energy help". Agence France-Presse. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "France-Pakistan nuclear deal to focus on safety". Reuters. 23 July 2009. Retrieved 6 April 2022.
- ^ a b Staff (24 November 2009). "Back to Global Security Newswire Home About Global Security Newswire Contact Us France Plans No Civilian Nuclear Deal With Pakistan, Official Says". NTI (The Hindu). Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ ISBN 0-87609-199-0. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "Sarkozy wants India-style nuclear deal for Pakistan". Reuters. 15 May 2009. Retrieved 18 September 2012.
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