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23 Nov, 2011, 2019 hrs IST, PTI
NEW DELHI: Asking Islamabad to fulfill
in "letter and spirit" its commitment of
not allowing its territory to be used for
fomenting terrorism against it in any
manner, India has made it clear that
Pakistan must come out of the "dark
shadow of terrorism".
Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai
asserted that India was committed to
resolving all outstanding issues
through dialogue in an "atmosphere
free from terror and violence".
"However, Pakistan must fulfill, in
letter and spirit, its stated
commitment of not allowing territory
under its control to be used for
fomenting terrorism against India in
any manner," he said addressing the
National Defence College.
Noting the development in Pakistan's
nuclear and missile programme, he
also pointed out that the close military
and strategic ties between Beijing and
Islamabad impacts on India's security
environment. "India's external
environment remains complex and
challenging," Mathai said.
Observing that the first round of the
resumed dialogue has been completed
in July 2011, he said "we are
committed to carrying forward our
discussions with an open mind and a
forward-looking approach....India's
vision of a peaceful, cooperative and
progressive South Asia cannot be
realised unless the dark shadow of
terrorism emanating from Pakistan is
eliminated".
He also talked of reports about the
developments in Pakistan's nuclear
and missile programmes.
"The close military and strategic ties
between China and Pakistan impacts
on our security environment.
"Our policies and engagements need to
factor in this strategic reality and
provide us options and additionalities
to safeguard our national interest
beyond our own efforts," Mathai said.
---------- Post added at 04:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:10 PM ----------
Pakistan must come out of "dark shadow of terrorism": India-Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times on Mobile
NEW DELHI: Asking Islamabad to fulfill
in "letter and spirit" its commitment of
not allowing its territory to be used for
fomenting terrorism against it in any
manner, India has made it clear that
Pakistan must come out of the "dark
shadow of terrorism".
Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai
asserted that India was committed to
resolving all outstanding issues
through dialogue in an "atmosphere
free from terror and violence".
"However, Pakistan must fulfill, in
letter and spirit, its stated
commitment of not allowing territory
under its control to be used for
fomenting terrorism against India in
any manner," he said addressing the
National Defence College.
Noting the development in Pakistan's
nuclear and missile programme, he
also pointed out that the close military
and strategic ties between Beijing and
Islamabad impacts on India's security
environment. "India's external
environment remains complex and
challenging," Mathai said.
Observing that the first round of the
resumed dialogue has been completed
in July 2011, he said "we are
committed to carrying forward our
discussions with an open mind and a
forward-looking approach....India's
vision of a peaceful, cooperative and
progressive South Asia cannot be
realised unless the dark shadow of
terrorism emanating from Pakistan is
eliminated".
He also talked of reports about the
developments in Pakistan's nuclear
and missile programmes.
"The close military and strategic ties
between China and Pakistan impacts
on our security environment.
"Our policies and engagements need to
factor in this strategic reality and
provide us options and additionalities
to safeguard our national interest
beyond our own efforts," Mathai said.
---------- Post added at 04:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:10 PM ----------
Pakistan must come out of "dark shadow of terrorism": India-Politics/Nation-News-The Economic Times on Mobile
