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...
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They agreed that significant changes had occurred in the climate of the bilateral relations, which the public opinion in both countries was driving forward, and this was reflected in the progress achieved.
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Both India and Pakistan have made specific proposals for helping the victims across the LoC. These proposals are being examined by the two governments and will be discussed in the talks.
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Both countries agreed that the peace talks, aimed at strengthening the cease-fire, should begin at the earliest.
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Both sides decided that this was not the optimal time for the visit.
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Both sides agreed that the talks aimed at strengthening the ongoing ceasefire should begin at the earliest.
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Both sides agreed that peace talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire should begin at the earliest (possible time).
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Both sides agreed that India and Bangladesh are victims of terrorism and need to join hands in fighting this scourge.
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The agreement to start two bus services between India and Pakistan was signed after the third round of technical-level meetings between the officials of both countries.
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The prime minister of India wants to emphasize that people-to-people links between both countries must be restored as soon as possible and that these decisions are part of that.
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We are also happy to note that both sides have renewed their commitment to respecting and upholding the Ceasefire Agreement.
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Bangladesh is a close and friendly neighbour and the visit is testimony to the importance that both countries attach to bilateral relations.
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The sanctions imposed by the US government on the two Indian firms relate to transfer of some chemicals to Iran. Our preliminary assessment is that the transfer of such chemicals is not in violation of our regulations or our international obligations.
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The security concerns, specially in view of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Afghanistan was also discussed.
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The statement also commits the US, in the meantime, to encourage its partners to consider India's request for such fuel supplies expeditiously.