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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On Jammu and Kashmir, the two sides agreed to continue to address the issue in a sincere and purposeful manner,
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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.
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).
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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 two sides have found that the proposed timing for the visit was not optimal.
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The two sides had detailed and productive discussions. There was greater clarity on the issues under discussion. Progress has been made.
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The two sides had a comprehensive review of bilateral relations, and agreed to continue cooperation in all areas of mutual interest and benefit, including in the energy field.
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The two sides are working for cooperation in the areas of nuclear energy applications in various sectors, including power generation, nuclear waste management, exchange and training of scientific and technical staff and joint research and development activities.
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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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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.
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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.