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...
both countries decisions emphasize india links minister possible prime restored soon wants
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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We are also happy to note that both sides have renewed their commitment to respecting and upholding the Ceasefire Agreement.
decided material permit private relief sent
We've also decided to permit relief material being sent by private organizations and international (charities) to Pakistan.
concerned examined offer received
We have received this offer and it will be examined in consultation with the concerned authority.
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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.
access action cross india news pakistan received relief report request seen
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.