Choosing to steer clear of the ongoing political churning in India over the civilian nuclear deal, the US has said it was committed to working with New Delhi for the success of the agreement which will not be renegotiated.
“My understanding is that the Indian government is working through the issues internally. Obviously, we would have no comment on that. That is an issue for them to decide” State Department’s acting spokesman Gonzalo Gallegos told reporters here.
He said the Bush Administration was working with the Congress here to move towards this agreement.
The spokesman was asked if the United States is looking at renegotiating the agreement.
“No. I’m not looking to change any policy on that issue from this podium today or most likely the rest of this week,” Mr Gallegos said.
On what India would do if countries like China and Pakistan conducted nuclear tests, he said, “I think you should ask the Indian leaders.” When asked whether his statement on “consulting” with Congress meant trying to change the terms of the 123 deal, he said, “No, we’re just having conversations to express the position  of the administration, on why we believe this is an important initiative.”