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 are deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and repeated violations of the ceasefire.
concerned deeply recent repeated violation violence
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 over the turn of events which have undermined political stability and have also seriously affected the economy of Nepal.
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We have an interest in taking it forward, India needs gas.
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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.
decided material permit private relief sent
We've also decided to permit relief material being sent by private organizations and international (charities) to Pakistan.
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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 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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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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We have consistently called upon the Maoists to abandon the path of violence and terror, accept the discipline of multiparty democracy, and work for a political settlement that contributes to the political stability and economic prosperity of Nepal.
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We have consistently maintained that it is a state's sovereign right to enter into treaties and international agreements. Every state must fully comply with its international obligations and commitments and in a transparent manner.
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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 have received this offer and it will be examined in consultation with the concerned authority.