Shyam Saran

Shyam Saran
Shyam Saranis an Indian career diplomat. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1970 and rose to become the Foreign Secretary to the Government of India. Prior to his appointment as the Foreign Secretary he served as India's ambassador to Myanmar, Indonesia and Nepal and as High Commissioner to Mauritius. Upon completion of his tenure as the Foreign Secretary he was appointed Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for Indo-US civil nuclear issues and later as Special Envoy and Chief Negotiator on...
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We have two clear choices before us, one that will maintain the status quo and the distance between our two democracies.
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We cannot sit out the debates on the big issues of our times. Our interests demand a vigorous and articulate diplomatic effort that explains our position and advances our interests,
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We do not wish to be in a position to prescribe for Nepal, and to prescribe for the people of Nepal in what manner they would go about realizing their democratic aspirations.
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We have been talking about a release of civilian and other prisoners, including fishermen, who are currently in the custody of Pakistan,
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We also have said that as a humanitarian gesture ... we have agreed to release a very large number of Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails.
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We look forward to the US Congress passing the legislation to enable full civil nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries early next year,
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We understand that the items required include tents, blankets, mattresses, food items and a variety of medical supplies.
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The prime minister has directed that a consignment of these items should be put together on a very urgent basis and delivered to Pakistan at the earliest,
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The prime minister has directed that a consignment should be put together on an urgent basis and delivered to Pakistan.
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There is a major realignment of forces in Asia. India and the US can contribute to a much better balance in the Asian region.
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This was not something that the United States wanted,
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We have contributed and will continue to contribute to the political stabilization of the country.
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We will have the privilege of receiving the president of France in the early part of next year. India and France enjoy a strategic partnership. We have been cooperating with each other in the international fora on a range of issues.