Germany on Monday backed India's bid to gain membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group, applauding the country's 'excellent' non-proliferation track record.
German Ambassador Thomas Mattusek told reporters that India not being a party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty will not be an issue for his country's support to India's candidacy to the elite nuclear club, though it would like New Delhi to be a signatory to the NPT.
"We will give support to India for its NSG membership, even without India not becoming a NPT signatory," he added.
"We value India's commitment to non-proliferation. We appreciate its track record despite not being a party to NPT." he said.
Mattusek said Germany would like India to ensure that the Civil Nuclear Liability bill and its implementation rules will address the 'legitimate concerns' of the foreign suppliers of atomic equipment.
Germany can supply turbine equipment and nuclear safety technology to India, he said.
Referring to United Nations Security Council reforms, the ambassador said India and Germany should work together in realising their aspirations to get a permanent seat in the
prestigious policy making body. India and Germany, along with Brazil and Japan, comprise the G-4 which is aspiring for a seat on the high table.
"We are in the same boat," he said when asked about India's chances to become a permanent member. The two countries have got non-permanent membership for two years from January 1 this year.
