Mostremarkableof all isthe fact that eachquestion was decidedbyconsensus, thus enhancing prospects that the treaty will win approvalwhen it comes up for ratification.
India now needs to negotiate a safeguards agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and wintheconsensusofthe Nuclear Suppliers' Group so that the Bush administration can present the deal to Congress for a final vote before the end of 2007.