New Delhi's presence in Kabul to mar war goals: Kayani

[abiab]

November 14, 2009

ISLAMABAD – Reiterating Pakistan’s firm commitment to combat terrorism, Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani Friday made it clear to the US that Indian presence in Afghanistan would not help achieve objectives of the war on terror. General Kayani made these remarks while talking to the US National Security Advisor General (Retd) James Jones who called on him at GHQ.


The visiting US dignitary also held separate meetings with President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani and Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi.


Though ISPR press release said that the COAS and James Jones discussed matters of mutual interests, TheNation has learnt from other reliable sources that General Kayani expressed his deep concerns over Indian blatant interference into Pakistan through Afghanistan. “Pakistan cannot tolerate it as it was tantamount to be counterproductive in the war against terror,” the sources added.

The Chief of Army Staff also pointed out that Indian presence in Afghanistan might adversely impact efforts seeking to woo moderate Taliban in Afghanistan. General Kayani apprised the US dignitary about operation Rah-e-Nijat being carried out against terrorists in South Waziristan Agency.


The sources further informed that they also discussed the security situation in region and agreed to increase bilateral intelligence sharing.
Earlier, Jones also called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed issues relating to Pakistan’s struggle against militancy, rehabilitation of IDPs and early reimbursement of the arrears in coalition support fund (CSF).


When the US official called on Prime Minister Gilani, the PM underlined Pakistan’s concerns on the possible effects of surge in the US forces in Afghanistan, particularly in the bordering province of Helmand.


Gilani emphasised that crossing over of Afghan Taliban into Pakistan’s territory must be factored in the new policy.


Gilani also called for regular consultations and coordination between the two sides in deployment of the US forces in Afghanistan, strengthening of the mechanism of border coordination centres, fencing of Pakistan-Afghan border, introduction of telemetric system for stemming the supply of weapons and drugs, and stopping the crossover of undesirable elements from Afghanistan into Pakistan.

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[PlanetWarrior]

How exactly does it mar the war goals? Is Indian army fighting alongside the Taliban against the PDF? Article is full of consists of no substantial material to it. The General could have highlighted his specific concerns such as eg India is providing weapons to the Taliban etc.

[Absar]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

How exactly does it mar the war goals?

I don't think someone is so slow to understand what actually COAS is implying. Of course he's talking about the India's uncalled for offensive intrusion by sponsoring the terrorism inside Pakistan.

[abiab]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

How exactly does it mar the war goals? Is Indian army fighting alongside the Taliban against the PDF? Article is full of consists of no substantial material to it. The General could have highlighted his specific concerns such as eg India is providing weapons to the Taliban etc.

Okay if you don't like this title then here is another title for the same news article.

Kayani to US: Stop Indian Meddling in Afghanistan/Pakistan

[PlanetWarrior]

Originally Posted by Absar

I don't think someone is so slow to understand what actually COAS is implying. Of course he's talking about the India's uncalled for offensive intrusion by sponsoring the terrorism inside Pakistan.

Well wouldn't this have been the appropriate time for the COAS to have laid out evidence of this ? Or is the evidence a tightly kept state secret only to be inspected by Pakistanis ?

[Absar]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

Well wouldn't this have been the appropriate time for the COAS to have laid out evidence of this ? Or is the evidence a tightly kept state secret only to be inspected by Pakistanis ?

Will be presented in UN, as proclaimed. It's all about time -- a proper time to strike

[abiab]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

Well wouldn't this have been the appropriate time for the COAS to have laid out evidence of this ? Or is the evidence a tightly kept state secret only to be inspected by Pakistanis ?

Obviously he asked that on the basis of evidence.....he is COAS.

[PlanetWarrior]

Originally Posted by Absar

Will be presented in UN, as proclaimed. It's all about time -- a proper time to strike

Well if its timing you looking at and if the evidence does exist then please present it shortly before the next Indian general elections and watch Congress being wiped off the map as an Indian political party for supporting the Taliban.

[Absar]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

Well if its timing you looking at and if the evidence does exist then please present it shortly before the next Indian general elections and watch Congress being wiped off the map as an Indian political party for supporting the Taliban.

I'm not the one to present the evidences. Of course government will do it. I've got this hunch that it'll be presented in some time -- a proper time to strike when it'd be

[pak-marine]

Originally Posted by PlanetWarrior

How exactly does it mar the war goals?=

India and Pak fought 3 wars and the regions history is full of terrorist activities. both Pak - India has blamed each other constantly from decades. What the general is saying "in a nut shell means" Pak not comfortable with Indian <which is Paks enemy > presence in Afghanistan.

[RiazHaq]

Here's one view of India's involvement with the Taliban to foment trouble in Pakistan as seen by Laura Rozen in her article in Foreign Policy Magazine:

The former (American) intelligence official strongly supported the regional approach to Afghanistan suggested by US special representative to Afghanistan and Pakistan Richard Holbrooke. "Afghanistan is a classic power vacuum," the former official said. "Neighbors see it as point of instability to guarantee their own stability or an opportunity to score points."

While the U.S. media has frequently reported on Pakistani ties to jihadi elements launching attacks in Afghanistan, it has less often mentioned that India supports insurgent forces attacking Pakistan, the former intelligence official said. "The Indians are up to their necks in supporting the Taliban against the Pakistani government in Afghanistan and Pakistan," the former (US) intelligence official who served in both countries said. "The same anti-Pakistani forces in Afghanistan also shooting at American soldiers are getting support from India. India should close its diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan and get the Christ out of there."

Haq's Musings: Taliban or RAW-liban?