Navtej Sarna
Navtej Sarna
Navtej Sarnais an Indian author-columnist, diplomat, and former Indian Ambassador to Israel. He is currently the Indian High Commissioner to the UK...
comply enter fully maintained sovereign state treaties
We have consistently maintained that it is a state's sovereign right to enter into treaties and international agreements. Every state must fully comply with its international obligations and commitments and in a transparent manner.
abandon accept discipline economic path political prosperity stability violence work
We have consistently called upon the Maoists to abandon the path of violence and terror, accept the discipline of multiparty democracy, and work for a political settlement that contributes to the political stability and economic prosperity of Nepal.
initiative pakistan prime welcome
We welcome that Pakistan has responded to the initiative of our prime minister,
affairs external matter note president remarks
The president said he will take note of the external affairs minister's remarks when the matter was put up to him.
both decided optimal sides time
Both sides decided that this was not the optimal time for the visit.
agreed begin both ongoing sides talks
Both sides agreed that the talks aimed at strengthening the ongoing ceasefire should begin at the earliest.
agreed begin both earliest peace sides talks
Both sides agreed that peace talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire should begin at the earliest (possible time).
agreed bangladesh both fighting hands india join sides terrorism victims
Both sides agreed that India and Bangladesh are victims of terrorism and need to join hands in fighting this scourge.
civilian conveyed cooperation efforts energy full nuclear promotion support
Cyprus conveyed its support to India's efforts for the promotion of full civilian nuclear energy cooperation.
affairs external fully involved minister news report
The news report is mischievous and false. The External Affairs Minister was fully involved in the decision-making process.
concerned detail examined external king ministry offer received
The offer by the Saudi king has been received by the Ministry of External Affairs. It will be examined in detail in consultation with the concerned authorities.
counter point
A counter reaction? No. I think I made the point that I had to.
positive
It was a very friendly, positive and forward-looking meeting.
concerned examined relevant
It will be examined in consultation with the authorities concerned and all relevant agencies.