India, Australia to Begin Talks on Uranium Exports

by: energytribune Posted date: October 17, 2012 In: Headlines

Email Print this article

India, Australia to begin talks on uranium exports

NEW DELHI (AP) — India and Australia agreed Wednesday to begin negotiations on civil nuclear energy cooperation that would eventually allow the export of Australian uranium to the energy-starved South Asian nation.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard met with her Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh on the last day of a three-day visit. They discussed strategic and economic ties in addition to nuclear energy.

Singh said Australia’s agreement to start negotiations that would lead to the sale of uranium was a ‘‘recognition of India’s energy needs as well as our record and credentials.’’