U.S. removes ISRO from Entity List, permits exports to safeguarded nuclear facilities
This joint statement announces the completion of Phase One of the Next Steps in Strategic Partnership (NSSP) between the United States and India, focusing on expanding cooperation in civilian nuclear activities, space programs, and high-technology trade.
The United States and India; specifically involving the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), and sectors related to civilian nuclear power, commercial space, and high-technology trade.
- Completion of Phase One of the NSSP initiative.
- Implementation of measures to address proliferation concerns and ensure compliance with U.S. export controls.
- Modification of U.S. export licensing policies to foster cooperation in commercial space programs.
- Permission for certain exports to power plants at safeguarded nuclear facilities.
- Removal of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) Headquarters from the U.S. Department of Commerce Entity List.
- Establishment of a joint implementation group to continue moving forward under the NSSP.
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Agreement
17 September, 2004
Document details
| Official title | Joint Press Statement on Next Steps in Strategic Partnership Between India and the United States |
| Source body | Ministry of External Affairs — bilateral & trade documents |
| Reference number | 7461 |
| Status | closed (agreement) |
| Year | 2004 |
| Closing date | 17 September, 2004 |
| Documents | 1 |