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 president said he will take note of the external affairs minister's remarks when the matter was put up to him.
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We have offered all possible assistance for rescue and relief measures.
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We see this as a major humanitarian disaster for the people of this region.
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We welcome that Pakistan has responded to the initiative of our prime minister,
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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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We have seen the comments... Regarding India in a recent interview. We regret this reference to India.
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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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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 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 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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We categorically reject any attempt to link (Iran) to the proposed Indo-U.S. agreement on civil nuclear energy cooperation, which stands on its own merits.
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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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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 are deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence and repeated violations of the ceasefire.