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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They reaffirmed their commitment to the Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline and an early ratification of the LNG deal already signed between the two countries.
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There is very good understanding and interaction at the political level, trade and investment is expanding rapidly; the institutional framework of the relationship as well people-to-people contacts have been strengthened further.
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It will be examined in consultation with the authorities concerned and all relevant agencies.
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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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The visit is significant in view of the strategic partnership between the two countries.
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The Maoist movement must abandon the use of violence as a political instrument and commit itself to the principles of democracy thereby creating conditions for joining the political mainstream.
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The foreign secretary informed the US ambassador that India's vote on any possible resolution on the Iranian issue at the IAEA would be determined by India's own judgment of the merits of the case.
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The fuel will permit TAPS 1&2, already under international safeguards, to continue producing nuclear power for the power grid.
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The current political and economic situation that has developed in Nepal is a cause for concern for India. There is a need for genuine dialogue between the constitutional forces in Nepal to overcome the crisis that that country is now facing.
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All I can say at the moment is that he has proceeded on leave and we will wait for the investigations to take their course.
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(The) home secretaries of the two countries would meet often and exchange information. The joint rivers commission too would meet frequently to address water disputes.