To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what discussions she has had with (a) the Russian Ambassador and (b) the Ambassador of Burma on the export of Russian nuclear technology to Burma; and if she will make a statement. (138437)

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary has had no discussions with the Russian Ambassador or the Burmese Ambassador about the export of Russian nuclear technology to Burma.

We are concerned by recent reports that Russia will be exporting nuclear technology to Burma and will be seeking clarification.

Any such export would need to be consistent with both parties’ relevant international obligations, including those under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty (NPT). The International Atomic Energy Agency would need to be able to verify fulfilment of Burma’s obligations under the NPT, through the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement which Burma has signed with the Agency.