Shyam Saran Quotes (36 Quotes)

We have always said the LoC should not be a barrier in this tragedy,

France has been our very close partner, politically, economically as well as in security relations. This visit is taking place after a gap of nearly seven years. So, it is a very important visit.

India is against proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. We have said Iran, just as any other country, should live to its commitments and obligations (on nuclear activities),

He (the Pakistani envoy) added that any assistance from India in the form of such materials would be deeply appreciated,

In considering its approach towards the resumption of full civil nuclear energy cooperation with India, the international community has to ask itself whether India is a partner or a target for the global non-proliferation regime,

India is poised today to enter a new phase in its foreign policy. We aspire to be a permanent member of the Security Council. We are demonstrating a growing capability to shoulder regional and global responsibilities.

The challenge for our diplomacy lies in convincing our neighbors that India is an opportunity and not a threat. Far from being besieged by India, they have a vast, productive hinterland that would give their economies far greater opportunities for growth than if they were to rely on their domestic markets alone.

India is a partner in global non-proliferation efforts rather than a target of these efforts,

We want to ensure that energy does not become a limitation on growth. Since we have not been able to conclude a trilateral agreement, the pact would enable us to carry out actual exploration through other alternatives.

On balance, we are pleased with the outcome of the discussions,

In seeking clarity on such clandestine activities, the international community must focus not merely on recipient states but on supplier states as well otherwise our global non-proliferation effort would be undermined by charges of motivated selectivity and discrimination,

As a humanitarian gesture, we are willing to release Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails. The verification process is still going on to determine their nationality,

India has political limitations. We are not in a position to redraw boundaries. Short of that what is required to give comfort to people of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of free flow of people, goods and ideas we are ready to consider.

There is a major realignment of forces in Asia. India and the US can contribute to a much better balance in the Asian region.

We have two clear choices before us, one that will maintain the status quo and the distance between our two democracies.

We have contributed and will continue to contribute to the political stabilization of the country.

As far as civilian nuclear cooperation is concerned, we had a very positive exchange of views and come to the conclusion that we should be in a position to make significant advance on this initiative before the Bush visit.

We also have said that as a humanitarian gesture ... we have agreed to release a very large number of Pakistani prisoners in Indian jails.

There is no question of India's commitment to democracy in Nepal. I want this message to go very loud and clear.

We understand that the items required include tents, blankets, mattresses, food items and a variety of medical supplies.

India and the US are becoming partners in a global non-proliferation regime,

If it wishes to play that role, it is not logical not to allow transit.

We will work with our African friends to come out with a common document. By the end of this year, we should move ahead on the crucial issue of UN Security Council reforms,

I hope they do.

Although we are involved in major projects in the infrastructure sector we felt the time has come to shift focus to the local community level.

This is a very important visit. Afghanistan is an extremely important country for India and the two share close cultural and historical links,

The (Indian) prime minister said in taking the peace process forward, it was important we not be deflected by the kind of terrorist incidents which continue to take place,

Public safety and security (in Kashmir) is the responsibility of the government,

India has consistently been supporting the democratic aspirations of the people of Nepal and hopes the executive authorities are now transferred from the monarchy to them.

We look forward to the US Congress passing the legislation to enable full civil nuclear energy cooperation between the two countries early next year,

The peace process that is taking place between the two countries can easily be derailed if there is a major terrorist incident. So I don't think that it is in either country's interest to allow such things to happen,

We plan to send (various) relief items, including tents, plastic sheets, mattresses, blankets, food items, medicines and medical supplies in a transport plane on Tuesday. It should reach Pakistan latest by Tuesday evening,

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.

If there is any requirement, they will certainly come back to us. What I can tell you is that there is a very good atmosphere of mutual help at the L.O.C. itself and very good understanding.

The stability of Afghanistan and its economic recovery continues to be hampered by the activities of the remnants of the Taliban elements. We believe these elements have to be kept under control.

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,