 "US rules out any India-type civil nuclear deal with Pak")
The US has "categorically ruled out" any negotiations with Pakistan on India-type civil nuclear deal, terming the reports in American media "completely false".
"Let me state categorically, we have not entered into negotiations on 123 Agreement with Pakistan nor are we seeking an exception for Pakistan within the nuclear supplier group in order to facilitate civil nuclear exports," a senior Administration official said after US President Barack Obama met Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif here yesterday.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, was responding to reports in American media that said the US was considering a civil nuclear deal with Pakistan.
"Let me just assure you categorically that the press allegations of a 123 agreement with Pakistan are completely false," the official said.
Leaders of the two countries, however, did discuss on Pakistan's nuclear safety and security which is an ongoing discussion.
The 123 Agreement signed between the US and India is known as Indo-US nuclear deal. The framework for this agreement was done in 2005.
