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...
agreed begin both countries peace
Both countries agreed that the peace talks, aimed at strengthening the cease-fire, should begin at the earliest.
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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 ourselves are taking care of our victims. When there are offers by friendly countries and anything is needed, these offers are considered.
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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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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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(The) home secretaries of the two countries would meet often and exchange information. The joint rivers commission too would meet frequently to address water disputes.
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We have seen the comments... Regarding India in a recent interview. We regret this reference to India.
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This supply of fuel will enable the plant to continue to operate in safety and provide much-needed electricity to the western power grid of the country.
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This was a friendly and cordial meeting in which the Iranian vice-president said that bilateral trade does not reflect the full potential of economic relations between the two countries.
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With regard to negotiations on the proposed agreement, India will proceed on the basis of its own national interests, as acknowledged by the US ambassador himself.
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We see this as a major humanitarian disaster for the people of this region.
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The government of Pakistan would be welcome to use this contribution for rebuilding homes and rehabilitating people, reconstructing the infrastructure and restoring essential services.
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The government of India's commitment to prevent onward proliferation is second to none. We have instituted a rigorous system of export controls and our track record in this regard is well known.
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The government of India has offered assistance of US$25 million for relief and the rehabilitation of earthquake victims.