| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, October 1, 2010 | 2:30PM - 3:30PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk Centre For International Studies - 1 Devonshire Place |
The architect of Indo-US nuclear deal during his tenure as foreign secretary, career diplomat Shyam Saran’s current job as Special Envoy to the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh is to garner support from developed nations in favor of the deal.
A1970 batch of Indian Foreign Service officer, Shyam Saran was India’s ambassador in Nepal, Indonesia and Myanmar, High Commissioner in Mauritius, Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo and Counselor in Indian Embassy in Beijing besides Joint Secretary in Prime Minister’s Office. He was to retire in 2006, but the government has extended his service as Special Envoy of Prime Minister with the sole aim to exploit his abilities in taking the world in its favor while pushing through the nuclear deal. As foreign secretary, Shyam Saran also played a key role in easing tension with Pakistan and China.
As Special Envoy of Prime Minister, Shyam Saran visited several countries to explain the content of Indo-Us nuclear deal. In He went to Australia Japan and Russia and briefed them on the background and status of India’s discussions on civilian nuclear cooperation with the USA, International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and Nuclear Supply Group. Shyam Saran also highlighted India’s unblemished record of non-proliferation, as well as present legislative developments to bring India’s export controls in line with existing global arrangements. He referred to India’s growing energy requirements in the context of its economic growth. In order to maintain both economic development and its commitment to reducing green house gas emissions, India was also looking to move away from fossil fuels to the extent possible. Nuclear energy would play an important part in this. He also assured that India is committed to the goals of non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament remained.
Shyam Saran is successful in getting support from Australia, Russia and other developed countries in standing positive in the Nuclear Supply Group, before the nuclear deal was put to vote in US Congress. Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh largely depends on his diplomatic skill in successful completion of the nuclear deal.
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