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Meaningful talks with Pak not possible till terror ends: India
New Delhi, Aug 24 (PTI) Noting that India is yet to see
Pakistan take effective steps to end infiltration and
dismantle terror infrastructure, India's External Affairs
Minister S M Krishna Monday said a "meaningful dialogue"
cannot be possible till Islamabad implements its commitments
on these counts.
Addressing the Indian envoys here, he said India wishes
to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue and has
conveyed its readiness to engage in meaningful discussions and
develop bilateral relations in a "positive manner".
"We have maintained that a stable Pakistan at peace with
itself and the region is a desirable goal. We wish to address
our differences with Pakistan through dialogue," Krishna told
the 112 Heads of Missions who have assembled here for a
two-day conclave to discuss how India's interests could be
enhanced abroad.
"At the same time, we made it clear that a meaningful
dialogue will only be possible following the fulfillment by
Pakistan of its commitment not to allow its territory to be
used for terrorist activities against India," he said, adding
Pakistan must honour the pledges made in this regard.
Following the Mumbai attacks of 26 November 2008, Krishna
said, Pakistan has taken "some steps under the pressure of
evidence presented to them. However, we are still to see
Pakistan take effective steps to end infiltration and
dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism".
The conclave will be addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh Tuesday.
Krishna, who inaugurated the conference, also dwelt upon
India's engagement with the world, saying the main purpose of
the foreign policy is to assist in the fulfillment of the
"foremost strategic goals" of development, inclusive economic
growth and alleviation of poverty.
These goals would be met by providing an enabling
external environment which "ensures our security, promotes
trade, nurtures our key bilateral relationships, safeguards
our national interest and enhances our influence in the
world," the External Affairs Minister told the envoys.
"We should never forget that the aspirations of India’s
people are the bedrock of India’s foreign policy," he said.
Referring to the immediate neighbourhood, Krishna said
India is committed to close and good neighbourly relations
with all the countries in the sub-continent.
"We share a special affinity and common destiny with our
neighbours," he said.
Turning to China, he said "there is space for both of us
to grow and meet our aspirations."
He said China is "now India’s largest trading partner and
there is congruence in our views on many global issues but
there are outstanding bilateral issues that should be resolved
peacefully through dialogue."
He also talked about India's growing engagement with
Afghanistan and rest of the world, particularly the US, Russia
and East Asia. PTI AKK
ANU
Pakistan take effective steps to end infiltration and
dismantle terror infrastructure, India's External Affairs
Minister S M Krishna Monday said a "meaningful dialogue"
cannot be possible till Islamabad implements its commitments
on these counts.
Addressing the Indian envoys here, he said India wishes
to resolve differences with Pakistan through dialogue and has
conveyed its readiness to engage in meaningful discussions and
develop bilateral relations in a "positive manner".
"We have maintained that a stable Pakistan at peace with
itself and the region is a desirable goal. We wish to address
our differences with Pakistan through dialogue," Krishna told
the 112 Heads of Missions who have assembled here for a
two-day conclave to discuss how India's interests could be
enhanced abroad.
"At the same time, we made it clear that a meaningful
dialogue will only be possible following the fulfillment by
Pakistan of its commitment not to allow its territory to be
used for terrorist activities against India," he said, adding
Pakistan must honour the pledges made in this regard.
Following the Mumbai attacks of 26 November 2008, Krishna
said, Pakistan has taken "some steps under the pressure of
evidence presented to them. However, we are still to see
Pakistan take effective steps to end infiltration and
dismantle the infrastructure of terrorism".
The conclave will be addressed by Prime Minister Manmohan
Singh Tuesday.
Krishna, who inaugurated the conference, also dwelt upon
India's engagement with the world, saying the main purpose of
the foreign policy is to assist in the fulfillment of the
"foremost strategic goals" of development, inclusive economic
growth and alleviation of poverty.
These goals would be met by providing an enabling
external environment which "ensures our security, promotes
trade, nurtures our key bilateral relationships, safeguards
our national interest and enhances our influence in the
world," the External Affairs Minister told the envoys.
"We should never forget that the aspirations of India’s
people are the bedrock of India’s foreign policy," he said.
Referring to the immediate neighbourhood, Krishna said
India is committed to close and good neighbourly relations
with all the countries in the sub-continent.
"We share a special affinity and common destiny with our
neighbours," he said.
Turning to China, he said "there is space for both of us
to grow and meet our aspirations."
He said China is "now India’s largest trading partner and
there is congruence in our views on many global issues but
there are outstanding bilateral issues that should be resolved
peacefully through dialogue."
He also talked about India's growing engagement with
Afghanistan and rest of the world, particularly the US, Russia
and East Asia. PTI AKK
ANU
