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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We have an interest in taking it forward, India needs gas.
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We are deeply concerned over the turn of events which have undermined political stability and have also seriously affected the economy of Nepal.
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We are deeply concerned by the recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and repeated violation of the ceasefire.
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We are deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and repeated violations of the ceasefire.
concerned deeply recent repeated violations violence
We are deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence and repeated violations of the ceasefire.
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We are saying what we have always said - that the political parties and the monarchy have to work together and take forward the process of reconciliation and dialogue and develop a national consensus.
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The position that India will take on this issue at the IAEA will be based on India's independent judgment, and we categorically reject any attempt to link this to the proposed India-U.S. agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation.
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We've also decided to permit relief material being sent by private organizations and international (charities) to Pakistan.
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We have seen a news report that India is delaying action on a request by Pakistan to cross over the LoC so as to have access for relief work. It is clarified that we have received no such request from Pakistan.
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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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There is need for genuine dialogue. The solution has to be found by the people of Nepal through a peaceful but political settlement. We are ready to help in any way we can.
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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.