'Those types of issues will be worked out between the two sides and in consultation with the IAEA (International Atomic Energy Agency) and other players. But I'm not an expert in the agreement, so I can't get into all of the details.'

Asked to comment on the strong political reaction to the EUM in India with critics calling it a sellout to the US, Wood said: 'India made a conscious decision to sign this agreement. It's in - India has said it's in its best interests.

'We certainly think it's in the interest of the United States. But again, we think it's an overall good agreement. And we will need to implement the agreement, and those activities are already underway.'

(Arun Kumar can be contacted at arun.kumar@ians.in)