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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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.
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The government has decided to set up composite relief and rehabilitation points at three places to provide facilities for medical assistance and relief for people from across the Line of Control,
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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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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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Since the imposition of sanctions in September 2004, the government maintained that this had no justification. Accordingly, we had urged the U.S. government to review the issue and withdraw the sanctions.
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Only then would such elections be able to contribute to the restoration of democracy and political stability.
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On Jammu and Kashmir, the two sides agreed to continue to address the issue in a sincere and purposeful manner,