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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.

    We ourselves are taking care of our victims. When there are offers by friendly countries and anything is needed, these offers are considered.

    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.

    People from across the Line of Control will be allowed to come in during daylight hours after suitable screening and then return.

    The Indian side sees the visit as the culmination of that process. From now on, we want to make sure there is sustained and continuous engagement with Bangladesh.


    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.

    The sanctions imposed by the US government on the two Indian firms relate to transfer of some chemicals to Iran. Our preliminary assessment is that the transfer of such chemicals is not in violation of our regulations or our international obligations.

    The fuel will permit TAPS 12, already under international safeguards, to continue producing nuclear power for the power grid.

    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.

    We welcome that Pakistan has responded to the initiative of our prime minister,

    These actions of His Majesty's Government of Nepal are regrettable and a matter of grave concern to all those who wish to see the constitutional forces in Nepal working together to achieve peace and stability in the country.

    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.

    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.

    We are also happy to note that both sides have renewed their commitment to respecting and upholding the Ceasefire Agreement.


    We are receiving reports from Nepal about the arrest of leaders of political parties as well as human rights and civil society activists.

    Both sides agreed that India and Bangladesh have been victims of terrorism and should join hands in fighting the scourge...both agreed that terrorism, by its very nature, was disadvantage for both and should be fought through collaboration.

    We have an interest in taking it forward, India needs gas.

    The two sides had detailed and productive discussions. There was greater clarity on the issues under discussion. Progress has been made.

    They agreed that significant changes had occurred in the climate of the bilateral relations, which the public opinion in both countries was driving forward, and this was reflected in the progress achieved.

    The ambassador has unfortunately shown lack of judgement in including a family event in the celebration of a formal national event.

    India welcomes all initiatives, including from Russia, which could enable a consensus to be reached on this issue.

    A delegation of senior Indian officials will visit Pakistan for talks on facilitating cooperation across the Line of Control (LoC) on providing relief to the victims of the quake,

    Both sides decided that this was not the optimal time for the visit.

    Since the imposition of sanctions in September 2004, the government maintained that this had no justification. Accordingly, we had urged the U.S. government to review the issue and withdraw the sanctions.

    Afghan authorities are investigating the matter. If these reports are true, we condemn the incident and urge that all of them be released.

    Both India and Pakistan have made specific proposals for helping the victims across the LoC. These proposals are being examined by the two governments and will be discussed in the talks.

    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.

    Both sides agreed that peace talks aimed at strengthening the ceasefire should begin at the earliest (possible time).

    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.

    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,

    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.

    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.

    We are deeply concerned at the recent escalation of violence in Sri Lanka and repeated violations of the ceasefire.

    The king told the prime minister that fighting terrorism was a long-term struggle ... they the Saudis have declared a war on terrorism.

    We have seen the comments... Regarding India in a recent interview. We regret this reference to India.

    The deputy high commissioner of Pakistan in New Delhi was summoned today to the (external affairs) ministry and a protest lodged against the killing of the unarmed fisherman.

    India, as always, wishes the people and the Bhutan government continued peace and stability and fulfillment of their aspirations as they embark on a new constitutional system.

    Financial consultants have been already appointed. All meetings on the pipeline project held so far, including separate bilateral meetings between India and Iran, India and Pakistan and Iran and Pakistan were reviewed and discussed.

    Only then would such elections be able to contribute to the restoration of democracy and political stability.

    This has been conveyed to Pakistan. Now we will await their response before going ahead and setting up the camps.

    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.

    The issues covered during the meetings were bilateral, security perspectives (regional and global) and developments in South Asia, West Asia and North Africa, and the Gulf.

    Cyprus conveyed its support to India's efforts for the promotion of full civilian nuclear energy cooperation.

    This was a friendly and cordial meeting in which the Iranian vice-president said that bilateral trade does not reflect the full potential of economic relations between the two countries.

    The leaders essentially discussed bilateral issues, including cooperation in the field of energy.

    Both sides agreed that the talks aimed at strengthening the ongoing ceasefire should begin at the earliest.

    India has always supported the peace process and they will support the peace process.

    Arrangements are being made for providing relief material, medical aid, food, drinking water and temporary accommodation at these points.

    Once the U.S. laws have been amended, India looks forward to the United States emerging as a major and reliable partner not only in respect of fuel supply, but also for other aspects of civilian nuclear energy cooperation.


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