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.

Who it concerns: 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.

What was agreed

• 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.

Also in the document

• The U.S. removed ISRO Headquarters from the Department of Commerce Entity List.
• The agreement permits certain exports to power plants at safeguarded nuclear facilities.
• The statement notes that these modifications are consistent with U.S. nonproliferation laws and objectives.