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France desperate to sell nuclear technology, even to Pakistan

The thorny nuclear issue was also expected to be on the agenda at Sarkozy and Zardari’s meeting. France is a major exporter of civil nuclear technology

Pakistani president says France considers his country ‘responsible partner’, The Canadian Press, By Jenny Barchfield (CP) –3 Aug 2010, PARIS — Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, facing questions about his country’s role in Afghanistan, turned to France for support in talks with French President Nicolas Sarkozy that covered fighting terrorism and nuclear co-operation…..Speaking after his meeting with Sarkozy, Zardari said in brief remarks to reporters that “France feels that Pakistan is a responsible partner.”…….
and has struck recent deals with such countries as Libya and the United Arab Emirates. Pakistan suffers from chronic power shortages and is eager to develop its nuclear energy sector, but has refused to sign nonproliferation accords and faces a nuclear trade ban.

The Canadian Press: Pakistani president says France considers his country ‘responsible partner’

August 3, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Pakistan, politics international | antinuclear, AREVA, France, nuclear, nuclear costs, nuclear technology, nuclear wastes, reactors, uranium